Chicago Weather Radar: Up 14 inches of snow expected into Tuesday, higher totals from lake effect Jesse Kirsch, Alexis McAdams, ABC7 Chicago Digital Team
Another round of winter weather hit Chicago Monday, and will drop more than a foot of heavy lake-effect snow in some places. It s possible some areas could see 14 inches or more by the time its all over.
The day began with a very intense band of snow draped according northern Cook County, according to ABC7 Meteorologist Cheryl Scott.
The highest snow totals are expected in Chicago and Cook County, as well as areas along Lake Michigan, Scott said. Many areas had already seen 4 to 6 inches fall by mid-afternoon Monday.
Cold weather has come to Chicago, with lower temperatures than we've seen since the 2019 polar vortex. On top of that, more snow is forecast for the weekend.
A Winter Storm Warning for the entire Chicago area has been issued, with snow forecasts predicting 5 to 9 inches of precipitation falling mostly overnight Saturday into Sunday.
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