Lake Effect Snow Expected in Southern Cook County and Northwest Indiana
Weather officials have forecasted lake effect snow to begin late Thursday night and continue into Friday in southern Cook County, Illinois, and northwest Indiana. A rain band is expected to transition into snow, with slushy snow accumulation possible in parts of northwest Indiana and northeast Illinois. Current conditions at Midway Airport are mostly cloudy with a temperature of 42°F (5.5°C), while O’Hare International Airport reports similar conditions at 40°F (4.4°C). Rain is likely on Thursday, with a 90% chance of precipitation, mainly after 10 a.m., and a high temperature of 44°F (6.6°C). Gusts of up to 35 mph are expected Thursday night, with a low of 35°F (1.6°C).