3 Inches Of Snow Possible: Winter Weather Advisory For Parts Of Cook, Will Counties

A winter weather advisory has been issued for southern Cook County and eastern Will County, as lake effect snow is expected late Thursday into Friday.

According to the National Weather Service, the advisory is in effect from midnight to 10 a.m. Friday.

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Accumulating wet snow is likely away from the lakeshore, especially near the Illinois-Indiana state line. Localized snow totals of 3 inches or greater are possible, the weather service said.

Roads could be slippery, especially on bridges and overpasses. The conditions will impact the Friday morning commute, according to weather service.

"During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away," the weather service shared. "Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility and road conditions."

Temperatures will be chilly on Friday, which only has a high of 44 degrees. Lake effect snow is also possible on Friday night and Saturday morning, mainly for northwest Indiana.