NWS warns of potential for ‘hazardous travel' with evening ‘burst of snow,' high winds

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date Jan. 21, 2026, 2:01 p.m.
Last Updated Jan. 21, 2026, 2:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/nws-warns-of-potential-for-hazardous-travel-with-evening-burst-of-snow-high-winds/3879175/

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Forecasters are warning of potentially hazardous travel conditions [ Wednesday evening ][1] as a "burst of snow" is set to pair with intense winds. The National Weather Service warned travelers to "be prepared" for the possibility of a one to two-hour "burst of snow and hazardous travel conditions....