Dangerous Winter Weather Advisory Issued for 3 Counties in Illinois and Indiana as Lake Effect Snow Hits

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for 3 counties in Illinois and Indiana as lake effect snow arrives overnight.

NWS Chicago says southern Cook and eastern Will counties in Illinois and Lake County in Indiana could see localized totals of 3 inches or more.

Timing

The advisory runs from midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Friday.

Accumulating wet snow is likely away from the lakeshore, especially near the Illinois-Indiana state line.

🧵(1/3) Here is an updated look at the lake effect rain and snow showers expected the next few days. The potential for slushy snow accumulations has increased for tonight – early Friday morning, especially near and east of I-57 and north of the Kankakee River. pic.twitter.com/qBmQXaQYEx

— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago)

Where it could stick

NWS says the best chance for slushy accumulation is east of I-57 and north of the Kankakee River…

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