Snow. Blowing and drifting snow. Snow may be heavy at times in the evening. Snow accumulation of 5 to 7 inches. Breezy. Lows around 20. North winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Snow in the morning...then snow showers likely in the afternoon. Blowing and drifting snow through the day. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Total snow accumulation 8 to 13 inches. Breezy. Highs in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Wednesday...
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Wednesday.
* Timing... snow will continue through tonight... but then diminish to snow showers Wednesday. Northwest winds will increase to 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph late Tuesday night and Wednesday.
* Main impact... total snowfall by late Wednesday should range from 5 to 10 inches... with amounts of 10 to 14 inches possible downstream of Lake Michigan where heavy lake effect snow late tonight and early Wednesday will boost snow amounts. Heavy snow will cause hazardous travel conditions through Wednesday. Increasing northwest winds will cause considerable blowing and drifting snow late tonight and Wednesday... resulting in near blizzard conditions at times and some impassable roads in rural areas.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel... keep an extra flashlight... food... and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.