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CHICAGO - Residents in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs experienced the first significant snowfall of the season on Wednesday.
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 9 a.m. Wednesday through 3 a.m. Thursday for nearly the entire Chicago area, including northwest Indiana and northeastern Illinois.
The heaviest snowfall is expected in the afternoon and evening, with snow accumulating at rates of up to one inch per hour.
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Chicagoland's first major snowfall left vehicles in ditches on Wednesday, while kids took to the slopes.
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Snow birds in Arlington Heights (Glenn Kaupert ) Wednesday snowfall at Navy Pier. (Johnny O) CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 12: A person walks as snow falls on February 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. As the city braces for 3-6 inches, the storm is part of a weather system passing over the central and eastern United States today, triggering winter storm warnings in 14 states. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Snowfall in downtown Chicago. (FOX 32 ) CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 12: A runner treks through Humboldt Park as snow falls on February 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. As the city braces for 3-6 inches, the storm is part of a weather system passing over the central and eastern United States today, triggering winter storm warnings in 14 states. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Geese enjoying the snow in Indiana. (Dexter Harrod) Aurora residents brought out shovels and snow blowers after an early morning storm dropped about an inch of snow on the city today (Al Benson) Aurora residents brought out shovels and snow blowers after an early morning storm dropped about an inch of snow on the city today (Al Benson) Snowfall in Lincoln Park. (FOX 32 News ) Snow flurries in Forest Park. (Sherry Miller) Snowfall in downtown Chicago. (FOX 32 ) CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 12: A person walks dogs as snow falls on February 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. As the city braces for 3-6 inches, the storm is part of a weather system passing over the central and eastern United States today, triggering winter storm warnings in 14 states. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 12: A scooter lies in the snow on February 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. As the city braces for 3-6 inches, the storm is part of a weather system passing over the central and eastern United States today, triggering winter storm warnings in 14 states. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Fun in the snow in Lake Bluff. (Pat Lenzini) Crown Point, Indiana | Dexter Harrod Janelle Skaggs | Crown Point Chicago Snowstorm Timeline
Timeline:
The National Weather Service released the following timeline for Wednesday's activity:
Predawn through 10 a.m.: Bands of snow will come down around Interstate 80 and north with some travel impacts possible.
10 a.m. through noon: Main snow system moves in from west to east.
Noon through 6 p.m.: Periods of moderate-to-heavy snow with snow/slush on the roads. Anticipate a longer commute.
From 6 p.m. to midnight: Light-to-moderate snow continues in parts of the Chicago area with additional accumulation ranging from a few tenths of an inch up to 2 inches.
Snow could mix in with freezing drizzle or light freezing rain. The highest chances of that look to take place south of I-80.
The heaviest snowfall looks to be between roughly 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Generally, we are looking at snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches for Chicagoland.