When To Expect 'Snow Squalls' In Lake County: Winter Weather

LAKE COUNTY, IL — It's cold and it's only going to get colder this afternoon as a powerful Arctic cold front — coupled with gusty snow showers and snow squalls — moves across the Chicago area.

On Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service released more information regarding the timing of the snow squalls.

• Gusty Snow Showers, Sub-Zero Wind Chills Expected For Chicago Area

The scattered heavier snow showers and squalls, which will produce brief bursts of snow accompanied by wind gusts up to 50 mph or greater, are expected to hit Lake County between 3 and 6 p.m.

The heavy bursts of snow could lead to slick roadway conditions and quickly reduce visibility for drivers, weather officials said.

Meanwhile, a wind advisory is in effect until midnight for Lake County and other counties across the Chicago area.

Snow showers could continue into the evening as temperatures plummet well below freezing.

Thursday will have a high of 29 degrees, and temperatures will start to rise again into the weekend with a high of 31 on Friday, 42 on Saturday and 50 on Sunday.