Grayslake Winter Storm: Closures, Weather Updates

LAKE COUNTY, IL — The snowfall is here and is expected to continue throughout the afternoon and evening across Lake County and the Chicago area.

Here is a look at schools, daycares, businesses and more that have announced closures for Wednesday in the Grayslake area:

• Faith Lutheran Church in Antioch: Closed today, no evening activities
• District 46 schools: closed today, e-learning
• District 50 in Gages Lake: closed today, e-learning
• Lake County High Schools Technology Campus: E-learning
• District 116 schools: E-learning
• College of Lake County: All three locations closed at 7 a.m.
• Lake County Tech Campus: Closed today, e-learning
• Precious Lambs Preschool in Grayslake: Closed today
• St. Gilbert School in Grayslake: Closed today, e-learning

For a full list of updated closures, check the Emergency Closing Center website.

• Latest Timeline For Snow As Winter Weather Advisory Issued In IL

As of 10:15 a.m., heavier snow began to "overspread" the Chicago area from the west and southwest, and by about noon, accumulating snow will expand into the Chicago metro area and will be heavy at times, according to the National Weather Service.

Snowfall rates of up to one inch per hour, sometimes at a rate of more than an inch per hour, are expected Wednesday, and the heaviest snow is predicted to hit between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather officials said. Lake County could get between four to six inches of total snowfall.

Wind gust of between 20 to 25 mph are also in the forecast. Hazardous travel conditions are expected during the Wednesday evening commute.

A winter weather advisory is in effect until 3 a.m. Thursday for Lake County and throughout the Chicago area.

As the storm continues, you may want to keep an eye on these websites for updated information on closures, road conditions and weather updates:

• Those wishing to keep an eye on school, business and other closures can do so on the Emergency Closing Center website.
• Those wishing to keep an eye on road conditions can do so on the Illinois Department of Transportation road conditions website.
• You can check back to Patch.com for more updates and also keep an eye on the National Weather Service website for more updates.