Latest Chicago area snowfall totals as winter storm warning continues

Snow totals were already beginning to pile up Friday as a winter storm across Central and Southern Wisconsin moved into the Chicago area.was in effect for Lake County in Illinois and Kenosha County in Wisconsin through 4 p.m. Friday. McHenry County was upgraded to a winter storm warning.

Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyHighest snowfall totals were expected in McHenry County, where snow in excess of six inches was predicted by the NWS. In Lake County, between two and five inches was expected.As of 8:41 a.m. Friday, snow totals already exceeded four inches in some parts, the NWS said. More snow was on the way this afternoon, according to the NBC 5 Storm Team.

"Wet snow expected," the NWS warned, adding that heavier snow was expected near the Wisconsin state line."Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.""Residents are urged to take caution while traveling, especially during the morning commute," a press release from the department said." Please allow for extra time and drive according to conditions, leaving ample space between cars.

A narrow band of snow will develop this AM north of I-88 with snowfall rates over 1"/hour possible leading to impacted travel. Highest totals are likely near the IL/WI line but uncertainty in exact location of heaviest snowfall remains! Another burst of snow is expected this PMTemperatures Friday were also expected to be a wide range, with highs in the 30s and 40s to the north. In the south, where rain was expected to fall, temperatures could hit the low 50s.

Flurries could linger Saturday morning, Roman said, before clouds break for sun. Highs Saturday were expected to remain in the upper 30s.

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