Winter weather advisory ahead for Chicago area with first snow of the season
Winter weather advisory ahead for Chicago area with first snow of the season
03:02
CHICAGO (CBS) — The first snow of the season has moved into the Chicago area. Here’s how much snowfall you can expect in your area.
A winter weather advisory will take effect from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Snow continues at least through noon before changing over to a cold afternoon rain.
Widespread snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches is expected throughout the area on Thursday.
For areas in Northwest Indiana near Gary, Valparaiso and Rensselaer, higher snow totals of over 3 inches are expected.
Snow will mostly accumulate on grass and cold surfaces like cars, and lighter amounts are expected near the immediate shoreline.
According to the National Weather Service, morning show could impact travel with slushy snow accumulations. However, conditions are expected to improve as temperatures rise.
Laura Bannon
Laura Bannon is the weekday morning meteorologist at CBS2. A native of Chicagoland, Laura grew up in Naperville. She is an Emmy-nominated meteorologist and holds her NWA Seal of Approval.
