Heavy Snow and Winter Storm Warnings for Chicago and Surrounding Areas

A winter storm warning has been issued for two Chicago-area counties, with heavy snow and accumulations of up to 8 inches possible through a portion of the weekend. Sporadic power outages and downed tree limbs are possible due to the combination of heavy snow and gusty winds of up to 35 miles per hour. Conditions will likely make for hazardous travel conditions as untreated roads become covered with slushy snow and snow rates peak at around 1-2 inches per hour, particularly during the overnight and early morning hours.