Chicago residents awoke to a snowy Sunday morning, as flakes descended amidst breezy conditions, leading into what may become dangerously heavy lake-effect snow late Sunday into Monday. ABC7 meteorologists reported early snowfall, which transformed into a slush-covered landscape, offering a sliver of the inclement weather to come.
Subsequent to less than an inch of snowy build-up through the day, the forecast quickly intensifies. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Lake County until 1 a.m. Monday, while a Winter Storm Warning is active until noon for several other counties including Cook and eastern Will. The peril of these conditions is underlined by an AccuWeather Alert from ABC7, cautioning about the potential for hazardous travel during the Monday morning rush. The storm’s escalation could see snow falling at rates of 2 inches per hour in some locations. Temperatures are expected take a turn downward, with gusts up to 35 mph compounding a bone-chilling feel.
Moving into the evening, the weather forecast by the National Weather Service anticipates snowfall, heavy at times, with some areas bracing for accumulations between 10 to 14 inches. The snow, expected to persist into Monday before tapering off by 9 a.m., may accrue an additional 2 to 4 inches, with the chance of precipitation standing robust at 80%.
Looking for beyond the whiteout conditions of early week, Veterans Day ushers in a mere 20 percent chance of snow before noon, hinting at the transitory nature of weather's wrath. Midweek forecasts suggest a shift to clearer skies, paving the way for gradual warming trends reaching up to 64 degrees by Saturday.
