The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for several counties, including Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will. The advisory begins at 7 a.m. and remains in effect until 1 p.m.
ABC7 AccuWeather Meteorologist Tracy Butler forecasts snowfall reaching Chicago around 8 a.m., continuing until approximately 2 p.m. before transitioning to rain. Accumulations of one to three inches are likely, primarily on grassy areas, with slushy road conditions developing.
The NWS predicts snowfall rates of up to one inch per hour during the heaviest periods, accompanied by increasing winds in the afternoon.
In preparation, the Department of Streets and Sanitation deployed salt spreaders overnight, focusing on major roadways and Lake Shore Drive. Drivers are urged to proceed cautiously, allocate extra travel time, and maintain safe distances between vehicles.
- Affected Areas: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties
- Timing: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., with snow expected in Chicago by 8 a.m.
- Accumulation: 1–3 inches, slushy conditions on roads
- Wind Impact: Increased gusts during the afternoon
