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Lake-Effect Snow Possible in NE Illinois, NW Indiana Wednesday
Winter storm warnings in the area have expired, but a round of lake-effect snow could hit the region on Wednesday morning, dropping up to 2 inches of additional snow. According to the National Weather Service, the snow showers are expected to develop over Lake County in Indiana, then could park themselves for several hours over portions of Cook and Will…
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Chicago Forecast: Cold, Indiana Snow
Lake-effect snow will impact NW Indiana through tonight, and the wind chill today won’t get above 25°. NBC 5 Meteorologist Paul Deanno updates your forecast.
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Winter Storm Watch Issued for Parts of Indiana, Michigan Ahead of Lake Effect Snow
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for parts of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan as heavy lake-effect snow is expected to begin the new work week. The watch will take effect late Sunday and will remain in effect through Tuesday morning. LaPorte, St. Joseph, Starke and Marshall counties in Indiana will be impacted by the watch,…
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Why Chicago's Warm Winter Is Keeping Snow in the Forecast
It may seem contradictory to get more snow during a warm winter, but for Chicago, Lake Michigan has a lot to do with it. Lake Michigan certainly isn’t warm right now, but it is milder than average for early February. As of Thursday morning, the water temperature of Lake Michigan near Chicago was 38 degrees. That’s cold, but it’s...
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Weather 101: Why Chicago's Warm Winter Is Keeping Snow in the Forecast
It may seem contradictory to get more snow during a warm winter, but for Chicago, Lake Michigan has a lot to do with it.