Chicago Winter Weather Advisory: Live Radar Tracks Snowstorm Today
Chicago is currently experiencing intense lake-effect snow as winter weather grips the area. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Cook and eastern Will counties until 4 p.m. today. Similarly, Porter County will be under the advisory until noon, and Lake County, Indiana, until 6 p.m.
Current Weather Conditions
Lakefront regions may see an additional accumulation of 2 to 4 inches of snow today. The temperature is expected to remain cold, with overcast skies throughout the day. Early Saturday, snowfall intensified between 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m., but decreased significantly after 8 a.m. According to meteorologist Mark McGinnis, radar indicates that the snow is likely to dissipate completely by late afternoon and evening.
Impact on Travel
The ongoing snowfall has already affected travel conditions on the roads and at major airports in Chicago. As of Saturday morning, 91 flights have been canceled at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, with average delays of 21 minutes. In contrast, Chicago Midway International Airport saw only six cancellations, with less than 15 minutes of delays.
- Flight cancellations:
- O’Hare: 91 flights canceled
- Midway: 6 flights canceled
- Average delays:
- O’Hare: 21 minutes
- Midway: Less than 15 minutes
On Friday, a deicing truck at O’Hare made contact with an American Airlines plane, causing no reported injuries. The aircraft was temporarily taken out of service for inspection, and passengers were accommodated on a replacement flight.
Snow Accumulation and Road Conditions
Snow totals from around the Chicago area as of 10 p.m. Friday included:
| Location | Snow Total (inches) |
|---|---|
| Portage | 4.0 |
| Merrillville | 4.0 |
| Chesterton | 4.0 |
| Morton Grove | 3.7 |
| Lake Station | 3.7 |
| O’Hare | 2.5 |
Road conditions have been compromised, especially in the northern suburbs along the Edens Expressway, where numerous accidents have occurred due to slippery surfaces. Snow continued falling Friday night in Northwest Indiana, creating hazardous driving conditions.
Looking Ahead
As the week progresses, predictions indicate cold but dry weather, with a potential wintry mix returning by next Friday. For the latest updates on the weather and snow conditions, continue to monitor Filmogaz.com for accurate forecasts.
