Snow Could Affect Friday Afternoon Commute

Commuters could have a cold and snowy drive home Friday afternoon, with lake-effect snow predicted. Dropping temperatures could make roads slick.

While snow is predicted, the worst of the weather is expected to hit Chicago and Northwest Indiana, according to Alex Sosnowski, expert senior meteorologist with AccuWeather.com. The western suburbs will see lesser amounts, but three-to-six inches of snow are possible in the Chicago area.

Due to low visibility and blowing snow, it is possible that some flights may also be affected, AccuWeather.com said.

The National Weather Service predicts a high Friday of 34 degrees in around 11 a.m., but the temperature is expected to drop to 26 degrees the remainder of the day. Winds are expected to pick up and gusts as high as 15-20 mph are possible. Chance of percipitation is 60 percent.

The Friday night low is 14 degrees, with wind chill values as low as -2.

Before you start your commute, check Patch’s live traffic map for delays, and visit the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Getting Around Illinois website for information on road conditions.