Lake Effect Snow
Winter Storm Buries Central Illinois, Largely Misses Chicago Area
A winter storm that buried much of central Illinois in heavy snow largely missed the Chicago area Sunday and early Monday. The storm prompted many schools and universities downstate to cancel classes, and police advised people not to drive in that part of the state unless it’s an emergency.
Lake-Effect Snow Blows In; Indiana Could Get 18 Inches
A powerful lake-effect snow system is blasting the Chicago area, and it could dump as much as 18 inches of accumulation in some areas.
Up To 6 Inches Of Lake-Effect Snow Coming Friday
In case you’ve forgotten, it’s February, and Mother Nature will be reminding you by dropping up to 6 inches of snow on the Chicago area on Friday.
Latest Chicago Weather Forecast
Light flurries have tapered off for most of the Chicago area, but lake effect snow in northwest Indiana could bring a lot of snow to that region by Tuesday.
Northwest Indiana Digs Out From Massive Lake Effect Snow
Most of Chicago saw only a few inches of snow on the ground today, but a short drive into Northwest Indiana provided a totally different picture.
18 Inches Of Snow For Parts Of Indiana?
The snow may be winding down for the immediate Chicago area, but if you live in parts of Northwest Indiana, you might end up with a foot and a half of snow piled up in your front yard.
Weather Woes Not Over For NW Indiana
The driving situation in northwest Indiana and southwest Michigan is improving. But there’s still lots of snow to deal with and even more snow coming today in some areas.
Lake Effect Snow Creates Indiana Whiteouts
Snow was racing down Lake Michigan causing some whiteout conditions in Porter County, Ind.
Bitter Cold Moves Into City
The heavy snow showers that hit Chicago Saturday have left the area, but portions of northwest Indiana could see an additional eight inches of lake effect snow before the system completely passes Sunday afternoon.
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