A winter storm watch has been issued for much of the Chicago area, with officials warning of the potential for more than 6 inches of snow. Snowfall rates of up to an inch per hour are possible.
The watch, which was issued Monday afternoon but takes effect on Wednesday, indicates heavy snow is possible, with"total snow accumulations of 6 or more inches possible"A winter storm watch has been issued for much of the Chicago area this week, with officials warning of the potential for more than 6 inches of snow.
Snowfall rates of up to an inch per hour are possible, according to the watch. The exact track of the system is still unfolding in the days leading up the snow event, however. While"confidence continues to grow" that the system will impact the Great Lakes area and parts of the Midwest this week, the forecast is still developing as the system inches closer.Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly
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