Lake Effect Snow Impacts Chicago Area Through Monday

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After an unseasonably warm stretch, the Chicago area experienced a cold and blustery weekend with temperatures in the 20s and 30s. Lake effect snow will continue impacting parts of northwest Indiana through at least midday Monday, leading to reduced visibility and hazardous road conditions. Temperatures are expected to remain below normal for this time of year, with highs only reaching around 30 degrees on Monday.

Why it matters

Lake effect snow can create treacherous driving conditions and significantly impact daily routines for residents in the affected areas. This late-winter weather pattern is a reminder that winter is not over, even as the region experiences periods of warmer temperatures.

The details

Scattered snow showers will continue overnight, with lake effect snow ongoing in parts of northwest Indiana. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Porter and LaPorte Counties through noon Monday. Gusty north-northwest winds will lead to wind chills in the single digits. On Monday, skies will become partly cloudy for most of the Chicago area, but lake effect clouds will linger over northwest Indiana. High temperatures are expected to remain around 30 degrees, well below the average high of the upper 30s for this time of year.

• Sunday's highs only warmed into the mid to upper 20s.
• The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Porter and LaPorte Counties through noon Monday.
• Lake effect snow will be ongoing in parts of northwest Indiana through at least midday Monday.
• High temperatures on Monday are expected to reach around 30 degrees.
• Another storm system is expected to move in on Thursday, bringing the chance for snow.

What’s next

Residents in the affected areas should monitor weather forecasts and be prepared for hazardous driving conditions due to the lake effect snow.