"Winter Storm to Bring 5-9 Inches of Snow to Chicago Area, Officials Warn of Hazardous Driving Conditions.
A powerful winter storm is set to hit the northern Illinois region on Saturday, with forecasters predicting significant snowfall and hazardous driving conditions. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the area from 3 a.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday, with up to 9 inches of snow expected in some areas.
According to the NWS, the worst of the storm is expected to hit Saturday morning, with a high rate of snowfall expected between noon and 8 p.m. The National Weather Service also warns that the rate of snowfall may peak at an inch per hour by Saturday afternoon.
The Chicago area is not the only region expected to be affected by the storm. Another winter system could bring additional snowfall on Monday night and Tuesday, with temperatures dipping into the single digits Sunday and Monday nights.
Illinois officials are urging travelers to prepare for hazardous driving conditions, including low visibility and slippery roads. "We are prepared and ready to devote all of our resources to the latest winter weather event," said Illinois Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi. "Please make a plan to keep you and your loved ones safe, including adjusting travel so you are not on the roads when conditions are at their worst."
To stay safe on the roads, officials recommend filling up gas tanks or charging electric vehicles, packing winter essentials like traction equipment, warm clothes, food, and water, and remaining inside the vehicle during inclement weather in case of a crash."
A powerful winter storm is set to hit the northern Illinois region on Saturday, with forecasters predicting significant snowfall and hazardous driving conditions. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the area from 3 a.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday, with up to 9 inches of snow expected in some areas.
According to the NWS, the worst of the storm is expected to hit Saturday morning, with a high rate of snowfall expected between noon and 8 p.m. The National Weather Service also warns that the rate of snowfall may peak at an inch per hour by Saturday afternoon.
The Chicago area is not the only region expected to be affected by the storm. Another winter system could bring additional snowfall on Monday night and Tuesday, with temperatures dipping into the single digits Sunday and Monday nights.
Illinois officials are urging travelers to prepare for hazardous driving conditions, including low visibility and slippery roads. "We are prepared and ready to devote all of our resources to the latest winter weather event," said Illinois Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi. "Please make a plan to keep you and your loved ones safe, including adjusting travel so you are not on the roads when conditions are at their worst."
To stay safe on the roads, officials recommend filling up gas tanks or charging electric vehicles, packing winter essentials like traction equipment, warm clothes, food, and water, and remaining inside the vehicle during inclement weather in case of a crash."
! Living in Chicago, we're always worried about those harsh winters, but at least it's nice to stay indoors with a warm cuppa 
️ and catch up on some Netflix 
. My aunt lives like 20 miles outside the city, and I'm sure she'll be all bundled up, shoveling snow in no time 
! My brother's a big fan of snowboarding, so he's already planning his weekend trip to hit the slopes 
. Fingers crossed we don't get too much power outages, but it's always good to have those flashlights handy 
just in case. Can't wait to see how bad the roads get – hope everyone stays safe and warm this weekend!
. But seriously, these hazardous driving conditions are no joke. I've been there before when roads got all icy and slippery... it's scary. The National Weather Service is right to warn us - we gotta be prepared! 
Gas up, winter clothes ready, traction equipment checked... you know the drill. My grandpa always said "winter is coming" 
️, but now I just say "winter is here!" 
can we just have one day without snow instead of this whole weekend thing?
. 5-9 inches of snow? that's crazy! i hope they have all the roads cleared by then or it's going to be a nightmare 
. and yeah, low visibility and slippery roads are super scary. gotta make sure my car is winter-ready tho 
. but still, low visibility & slippery roads = no joke 
and what if someones car breaks down or gets stuck?? idk how much snow they say 5-9 inches is like a lot for chicago im not gonna complain tho im just glad i can stay inside with my fave books and hot cocoa 
. I'm actually kinda worried for all the people out there who aren't prepared... you know, like those poor souls on their daily commute 
and have to resort to sleeping in their cars or whatever. i get it, infrastructure is a thing and all that, but can't we just have some decent public transportation options for once? like, i know the city is busy but come on, folks! 
But seriously, 5-9 inches is a lot to shovel out. Just hope my old gas-guzzler doesn't give me any grief on the roads.
i hope everyone's prepared with warm clothes, food, and gas tanks filled up! 
and yeah, the gov is being super responsible by urging people to stay safe 
. Like, 5-9 inches? That's a lot! I'm picturing a big ol' snowman on my keyboard 
.
5-9 inches of snow in chicago? that's like, a lot! i'm all about being prepared tho, filling up gas tanks, packing warm clothes, and having snacks for the car... but also, can we talk about how low visibility is gonna make driving super sketchy 
. ilinois officials are being super responsible and warning us about hazardous driving conditions tho. we should def take their advice & fill up our gas tanks/ charge our electric cars beforehand