Chicago weather: Lake effect snow could pile up in parts of Chicagoland

Chicago weather: Lake effect snow could pile up in parts of Chicagoland

Lake effect snow could bring 4 or more inches to a narrow stretch of Chicagoland overnight, with reduced visibility and slick roads possible during Friday's morning commute.

Lake effect snow could bring 4 or more inches to a narrow stretch of Chicagoland overnight, with reduced visibility and slick roads possible during Friday's morning commute.

Lake effect snow could pile up in parts of Chicagoland
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Lake effect snow could pile up in parts of Chicagoland

Lake effect rain will transition to wet snow Thursday night, potentially affecting Friday morning's commute in parts of Chicagoland.

Lake effect rain will transition to wet snow Thursday night, potentially affecting Friday morning's commute in parts of Chicagoland.

Chicago weather: Rain, storms give way to lake effect snow showers

Chicago weather: Rain, storms give way to lake effect snow showers

Chicago faces rain and a few storms Wednesday before lake effect showers develop, with snow possibly mixing in Thursday night and Friday ahead of a warmer start to next week.

Chicago faces rain and a few storms Wednesday before lake effect showers develop, with snow possibly mixing in Thursday night and Friday ahead of a warmer start to next week.

Cold temperatures and lake effect on the way
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Cold temperatures and lake effect on the way

A low pressure system is bringing rain and a few storms to the area today. The Storm Prediction Center has the far southern extent of Newton and Jasper Counties in a level 1 Marginal Risk, but it appears the best severe chance will stay south of Chicagoland.

A low pressure system is bringing rain and a few storms to the area today. The Storm Prediction Center has the far southern extent of Newton and Jasper Counties in a level 1 Marginal Risk, but it appears the best severe chance will stay south of Chicagoland.

Lake effect rain and snow will impact parts of Chicagoland this week
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Lake effect rain and snow will impact parts of Chicagoland this week

Chicago will see scattered rain Wednesday before colder air brings lake effect showers and a possible rain-snow mix Thursday night into Friday, with sunshine returning this weekend.

Chicago will see scattered rain Wednesday before colder air brings lake effect showers and a possible rain-snow mix Thursday night into Friday, with sunshine returning this weekend.

Chicago weather: Colder stretch ahead as snow chances shift toward 'Michiana'

Chicago weather: Colder stretch ahead as snow chances shift toward 'Michiana'

Sunshine and 60s are in the forecast today before a colder stretch arrives in the Chicago area. Snow looks likely for northwest Indiana later this week.

Sunshine and 60s are in the forecast today before a colder stretch arrives in the Chicago area. Snow looks likely for northwest Indiana later this week.

Chicago weather: First snowflakes of season possible later this week

Chicago weather: First snowflakes of season possible later this week

Chicago will enjoy sunshine and temperatures in the 60s Tuesday before rain moves in Wednesday and colder weather brings a chance of the season's first snowflakes.

Chicago will enjoy sunshine and temperatures in the 60s Tuesday before rain moves in Wednesday and colder weather brings a chance of the season's first snowflakes.

We’re days away the first snowflakes of the season
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We’re days away the first snowflakes of the season

Chicago will enjoy sunshine and temperatures in the 60s Tuesday before rain moves in Wednesday and colder weather brings a chance of the season's first snowflakes.

Chicago will enjoy sunshine and temperatures in the 60s Tuesday before rain moves in Wednesday and colder weather brings a chance of the season's first snowflakes.