Korrina's Skycast
Northern Illinois Under Winter Weather Advisory
Between 3 and 6 inches of snow is expected, with possibly higher amounts in some areas.
Get ready for a messy commute. A winter weather advisory will be in effect today from noon until 9 p.m., with 3 to 6 inches of snow expected to fall. Some areas could see totals greater than 6 inches should thundersnow occur. Thundersnow, which indicates that there is greater instability in the atmosphere, typically results in heavier snowfall, according to National Geographic, The following counties are included in the advisory: Boone, Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, Will and Winnebago. The National Weather Service in Chicago says that "there remains a high degree of uncertainty with respect to snow accumulation," with the precipitation starting as rain or wet snow, possibly mixed with sleet, during the …
Korrina Grom
11:50 am on Tuesday, February 26, 2013
The snow just started falling heavily here in Vernon Hills! more ›