Chicago Weather Prognosis: Chicago Snow Storm could dump 3-6 inches of snowfall accumulation all over the area tomorrow | Futurecast

Chicago (WLS) – A winter storm could dump more inches of snow over the Chicago area on Wednesday.

ABC7 Accuweather -Meteorologist Larry Mowry said the storm could dump 3 to 6 inches of snow over our area.

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ONE Winter weather advisory has been issued for the entire Chicago area including Boone, Cook, Dekalb, Dupage, Will, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lasalle, Lake, Mchenry, Ogle and Winnebago Counties in Illinois and Lake and Porter County in Indiana from 9 Wednesday Until 7 p.m. 3 Thursday.

ONE Winter Storm Watch is in effect from 1 p.m. 9 Wednesday to 7 p.m. 3 Thursday for Kenosha County in Wisconsin.

ONE Winter Storm Watch Was issued to Jefferson, Rock, Walworth areas in Wisconsin until 1 p.m. 3 Thursday.

Nordindiana was also upgraded to one Winter Storm Watch Until Thursday at. 7 for Dekalb, Eastern St. Joseph, Elkhart, Lagrange, Marshal, Noble, Northern Kosciusko, Northern Laporte, Southern Kosciusko, Southern Laporte, Starke, Steuben, Western St. Joseph and Whitley.

Mowry said snow is expected to begin Wednesday between 7 p.m. 7 and 9, and 1 to 2 inches of snow could be on the ground at noon.

Dave Hauke ​​in West Chicago would make sure he is ready for the snow, so he made sure his neighbor’s snow blower would start.

“We haven’t started our snow blower since probably November. We want to make sure it’s running,” Hauke ​​said.

However, the first few attempts are not successful. It turns out to be gas. With a little fuel in the tank, it started right up.

And that’s good because he’s almost sure to need it for snow forecasts calls for.

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The heaviest snow comes between noon and 17:00, with 3 to 5 inches of snow expected to be on the ground at. 17, added Mowry.

The snowfall is expected to affect traffic.

“We are like any other vehicle. We can also get stuck. So it gets hard, it gets rough. You know we have to take every call as it comes, see what plays out what’s involved, “said Ben, a driver of traits.

On Tuesday, Illinois Tollway crews got the truck filled with salt and ready to hit the road early Wednesday morning.

Tollway officials say they have been training for this expected snowfall for months, but this is the first chance to put their training into practice with a significant snowfall in a very long time.

“And with most of all out of practice of dealing with snow and ice so far this season, doctors expect to see a bit of an increase in visits to the emergency room. And not just from those who overlook themselves shoveling snow,” said Steve Mednis With Illinois Tollway.

Intermittent snow is expected to continue from 1 p.m. 17 to midnight and can bring another 0.5 to 2 inches extra snowfall.

The winter explosion is expected to be tough on drivers on intermediate states.

“Knowing if we are going to drive is the biggest thing. And obviously, to pay attention to roads, brakes, of course. Yes, the speed limit can be 65 or 70, or whatever, in some areas but do we have you Really need to go that speed?

John Geroulis is a snow removal contractor for the city.

“No sleep, a lot of work and just make some money,” Geroulis said.

He says he has about 40 crew members standing to work through 24-hour shifts.

“Cold temperatures, slip, autumn, we always look for it. You know we have to take care of our people, and of course it’s just a long, long night,” Geroulis said.

Be careful when driving and walking outdoors.

“More people are injured in walking their dog under the snow,” Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital Dr. Tom King.

The Department of Streets and Sanitation and the Chicago Office of Emergency Management has reminded the residents of driving conditions, parking limits at night, clearing of sidewalks of snow and warm -up centers.

Temperatures remain in the 20s on Wednesday, and Thursday will see some bitter cold temperatures move in, with wind litter from 5 to -5 degrees.

Friday will be quiet, but snow showers are expected to arrive later in the evening, and the ABC7 Accuweather team also sees a storm system for Saturday. It could bring more accumulating snow, Mowry said.

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