The calm before the storm:
Posted 19 minutes ago
High Impact winter storm to impact the region tonight through Sunday.
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 9 pm CST /10 pm est/ this evening to 9 pm CST /10 pm est/ Sunday.
Timing: accumulating snow will begin this evening. Precipitation may start as rain or rain snow mix. Particularly the farther south you go from Interstate 80.
Snow accumulations: widespread amounts of 6 to 12 inches are expected by Sunday evening, with a chance of isolated heavier amounts in excess of 12 inches, especially near Lake Michigan.
Main impact: snow covered roads will make travel difficult. Significant disruptions to air travel are also likely.
Other impacts: strong northeast winds with gusts potentially in excess of 35 mph will develop Sunday afternoon and continue into Sunday evening, and this may produce significant blowing and drifting snow with white out conditions in open areas.
