Winter Weather Advisory Issued for More Lake-Effect Snow in Chicago

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The Chicago area is under a Winter Weather Advisory as bursts of lake-effect snow continue to fall on Saturday. The advisory is in effect for Cook and eastern Will counties until 4 p.m., with additional advisories for Porter County until noon and Lake (Ind.) County until 6 p.m. Snow is expected to pick up between 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. and wind down by late afternoon, with areas along the lakefront potentially seeing another 2-4 inches. Travel has been impacted, with flight cancellations and delays at Chicago's airports.

Why it matters

Lake-effect snow is a common weather phenomenon in the Chicago area during the winter months, but the persistent snowfall can create hazardous driving conditions and disrupt travel. The region has already seen several inches of accumulation, leading to concerns about road conditions and airport operations.

The details

According to ABC7 AccuWeather Meteorologist Mark McGinnis, the snow is expected to pick up between 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. on Saturday and wind down by late afternoon and evening. Areas along the lakefront could see another 2-4 inches of snow. As of Saturday morning, 91 flights have been canceled at Chicago O'Hare International Airport with delays averaging 21 minutes, while just 6 flights have been canceled at Chicago Midway International Airport with delays averaging less than 15 minutes.

• The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Cook and eastern Will counties until 4 p.m. on Saturday.
• The Winter Weather Advisory will also impact Porter County until noon and Lake (Ind.) County until 6 p.m. on Saturday.
• The snow is expected to pick up between 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. on Saturday and wind down by late afternoon and evening.

What they’re saying

What’s next

More cold, but dry weather is forecast for the upcoming week. However, by Friday, the region could be dealing with a wintry mix.