Two main rounds of snow will occur in the Chicago area this week. From Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon, a period of accumulating snow will spread across the Chicago metro area and northern Indiana, leading to travel impacts, slowdowns and sharply reduced visibility in the heaviest bands east of the Illinois state line. Lake-effect snow can develop later Wednesday and bring concentrated bands to locations along the southern shores of Lake Michigan, resulting in a sharp gradient east of the city to northwestern Indiana. The highest totals are expected in northwestern Indiana with some locations nearing a foot of snow. Following this event, another round of snow is forecast to fall around the Chicago metro area from Thursday night to Friday evening with slippery roads at times and airline delays due to deicing operations.
Wind Flow
This interactive map provides a visual representation of wind speed and direction over the next 24 hours
Maximum Sustained Winds
The projected maximum sustained winds of an active tropical system
Maximum Wind Gusts
The projected maximum wind gusts of an active tropical system
