The Chicago area will see heavy snow and gusty winds Friday and into Saturday, resulting in numerous winter storm warnings across the region.
Here are the latest headlines from around the area.
Winter Storm Warning Goes Into Effect Friday
A winter storm warning will go into effect at 3 a.m. across the Chicago area, and won’t expire until noon Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
Heavy snow is expected at times, and wind gusts in excess of 40 miles per hour are possible on Friday night.
You can find more information on the storm here.
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Hundreds of Schools Close or Switch to E-Learning
Hundreds of schools will either cancel classes Friday or will transition to e-learning.
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For all of the latest closures, you can visit our page on the NBC Chicago app.
A Timeline of How the Storm is Expected to Unfold
Snow is expected to begin overnight across the area, with heavy bursts of accumulation possible during the morning commute across the area.
Rain could occur south of Interstate 80 in the late morning and into the early afternoon, but other areas will continue to see snow throughout the day.
Snow will resume south of I-80, and won’t fully taper off until Saturday, according to forecast models.
For full details, we have a full timeline on the NBC Chicago app.
Track the Snow With Live Radar
If you want to watch the snow arriving in the Chicago area, be sure to check out our live radar.
Morning Commute Impacts Could be Significant
If you’re traveling in the morning, expect heavy snow in some spots, with 1-to-2 inches falling per hour. That snowfall is expected to cause a challenge for crews trying to clear roadways, so drivers are asked to use extreme caution behind the wheel.
A full breakdown of the commute can be found on the app.
Here Are the Latest Snowfall Projections
Just how much will it snow?
While the highest projected totals are north and west of the city of Chicago, many other areas will see significant accumulations as well.
You can find a full breakdown of the snow, courtesy of our NBC 5 Storm team, on the app.
