Winter storm watches, warnings and advisories issued for Chicago area, with days-long period of lake-effect snow

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date Jan. 30, 2026, 6:01 a.m.
Last Updated Jan. 30, 2026, 6:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/winter-storm-watches-warnings-and-advisories-issued-for-chicago-area-with-days-long-period-of-lake-effect-snow/3883652/

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A "prolonged" period of lake effect snow is heading to the Chicago area Friday and Saturday, with bursts of snow possible for some, six or more inches of accumulations for others and a band of snow building over Lake Michigan set to wobble between northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. The incom...