National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists are warning people in several major cities of heavy snow and “difficult” travel as a winter storm treks across the Great Lakes region.
Why It Matters
Heavy snow is expected to hit Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Detroit, Michigan; in time for evening rush hour on Wednesday as a winter storm moves across the region.
Winter storm warnings are already in place advising people of difficult travel conditions.
What To Know
Much of the central and eastern U.S. is under either a winter storm warning or a winter weather advisory as heavy snow and significant ice impacts the region.
The winter weather is particularly affecting several major cities, prompting NWS meteorologists to issue warnings for people traveling in those areas.
Milwaukee Snow Forecast
The Milwaukee forecast region is expecting up to 9 inches of snow, according to a winter storm warning. The warning is in place until 3 a.m. Thursday. The local NWS office warned that hazardous travel conditions were possible, especially during the Wednesday evening commute.
Chicago Snow Forecast
In Chicago, a winter weather advisory is in effect until 3 a.m. local time on Thursday. Up to 6 inches of snow is expected, and the snowfall rates could be “possibly heavy at times.” Snow also could mix with freezing rain by Wednesday evening, with total ice accumulations expected to be less than one-tenth of an inch.
Grand Rapids Snow Forecast
A winter weather advisory, which is less severe than a winter storm warning, is in place for Grand Rapids until 7 a.m. Thursday. Up to 6 inches of snow could fall, and travel could be “very difficult,” especially during the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
Detroit Snow Forecast
The winter storm warning for the Detroit area will go into effect at 1 p.m. local time on Wednesday. Between 6 and 8 inches of snow is expected…