Chicago Weather: Biggest storm of season dumps heavy, wet snow on Chicago area
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Widespread snow overnight coated the Chicago area with heavy precipitation, making Tuesday morning commute challenges a possibility.
There had been about 1 to 5 inches of snow across the region as of 4 a.m. Tuesday, ABC 7 Chicago meteorologist Tracy Butler said. More snow is expected throughout the afternoon, and wind was causing visibility issues.
Lake-effect snow will likely add more accumulation later Tuesday in Lake, Cook and DuPage counties.
The storm will likely produce 4 to 8 inches of snow total, Butler said.
The snow covered hills in Evanston s Lovelace Park were a magnet for families anxious to get out of the house and test their toboggans.
Chicago Weather: Biggest storm of season dumps heavy, wet snow on Chicago area
WLS
Widespread snow overnight coated the Chicago area with heavy precipitation, making Tuesday morning commute challenges a possibility.
There had been about 1 to 5 inches of snow across the region as of 4 a.m. Tuesday, ABC 7 Chicago meteorologist Tracy Butler said. More snow is expected throughout the afternoon, and wind was causing visibility issues.
Lake-effect snow will likely add more accumulation later Tuesday in Lake, Cook and DuPage counties.
The storm will likely produce 4 to 8 inches of snow total, Butler said.
The snow covered hills in Evanston s Lovelace Park were a magnet for families anxious to get out of the house and test their toboggans.
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