Whiteout conditions from winter storm cause crashes, road closures

Whiteout conditions from winter storm cause crashes, road closures

The worst of a winter storm hit the Chicago area in time for the evening commute Thursday, causing near whiteout conditions on expressways, sending 10- to 14-foot waves crashing along the lakefront and grounding more than 500 flights.

The worst of a winter storm hit the Chicago area in time for the evening commute Thursday, causing near whiteout conditions on expressways, sending 10- to 14-foot waves crashing along the lakefront and grounding more than 500 flights.

Chicagoland afternoon weather forecast Feb. 17
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Chicagoland afternoon weather forecast Feb. 17

Kaitlin Cody has the latest on the winter storm slamming areas south of Chicago, and what to expect later this weekend.

Kaitlin Cody has the latest on the winter storm slamming areas south of Chicago, and what to expect later this weekend.

Morning forecast for Chicagoland on Feb. 17th
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Morning forecast for Chicagoland on Feb. 17th

FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down today's snowy weather forecast for Chicago and beyond.

FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down today's snowy weather forecast for Chicago and beyond.

Chicago weather whiplash: Temps climb into the 50s followed by more snow

Chicago weather whiplash: Temps climb into the 50s followed by more snow

A taste of spring on Wednesday but snow is still coming for Chicago. The latest forecast for Thursday's snowstorm moves the heaviest snow south a bit.

A taste of spring on Wednesday but snow is still coming for Chicago. The latest forecast for Thursday's snowstorm moves the heaviest snow south a bit.

Thursday snowstorm looms as Chicago records warmest day since Christmas

Thursday snowstorm looms as Chicago records warmest day since Christmas

Today is already the warmest day since Christmas but an incoming winter storm could dump up to 8 inches of snow on some parts of the Chicago area heading into the weekend.

Today is already the warmest day since Christmas but an incoming winter storm could dump up to 8 inches of snow on some parts of the Chicago area heading into the weekend.

Morning forecast for Chicagoland on Feb. 16
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Morning forecast for Chicagoland on Feb. 16

FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down today's forecast and looks ahead to a potential winterstorm tomorrow.

FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down today's forecast and looks ahead to a potential winterstorm tomorrow.

Snowstorm still looming for Chicago

Snowstorm still looming for Chicago

Chicago is bracing for yet another snowstorm this winter. Still waiting for more model consensus on snowfall amounts and placement of heaviest swath of snow.

Chicago is bracing for yet another snowstorm this winter. Still waiting for more model consensus on snowfall amounts and placement of heaviest swath of snow.

Tuesday brings blustery weather for Chicago ahead of potential snowstorm later this week

Tuesday brings blustery weather for Chicago ahead of potential snowstorm later this week

Today, temperatures will climb above freezing and may actually eclipse the normal high for the date which is 36 degrees. Skies will be mostly cloudy and the wind will pick up leading to a rather blustery late afternoon and evening.

Today, temperatures will climb above freezing and may actually eclipse the normal high for the date which is 36 degrees. Skies will be mostly cloudy and the wind will pick up leading to a rather blustery late afternoon and evening.

Countdown continues to possible Chicago snowstorm

Countdown continues to possible Chicago snowstorm

We are just a few days away from a potentially impactful winter storm in Chicago. An array of models is suggesting 8-14 inches of snow is possible at O'Hare.

We are just a few days away from a potentially impactful winter storm in Chicago. An array of models is suggesting 8-14 inches of snow is possible at O'Hare.