Latest Travel Conditions As Snow Hits Chicago Area

ILLINOIS — Snow on Wednesday and Wednesday night will lead to slippery travel conditions for the Chicago area, according to the National Weather Service.

Periods of accumulating snow are expected Wednesday, with snow in the morning and afternoon generally focusing north of Interstate 80, before expanding across the entire area Wednesday evening, the weather service said.

Through around 1 p.m., snow rates of up to a quarter-inch an hour were expected to result in snow-covered roads.

Between 5 p.m. and midnight, drivers should expect accumulating snow up to 1 inch, with higher amounts possible north of I-88, NWS said. Drivers should plan for extra travel time, slow down and increase their distance between other vehicles. Reduced visibility is also possible.

With low temperatures, snow will "readily accumulate" on roads, which will lead to slick and hazardous travel conditions with reduced visibility, the weather service said.

Snow is expected areawide through Wednesday evening and overnight.

Temperatures are then forecast to gradually increase into the weekend, with a high of 18 on Thursday, 21 on Friday, 35 on Saturday and 28 on Sunday.