Active AlertsGurnee, IL
Winter Weather Advisory
What: Snow expected, possibly falling heavily at times. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within just a 2 or 3 hour period. Locally higher amounts possible with lake-enhanced snow over Lake and northern Cook Counties.
Where: DuPage, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties.
When: Until 6 PM CST this evening.
Impacts: Roads, bridges and overpasses will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.
Additional Details: A burst of accumulating snow is expected into this afternoon. The snow during this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour and make for slick travel conditions.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.