Lake Effect snow prompts Winter Storm Warning

LaPorte County, Indiana (WLS) -- A cold night here in Chicago with temperatures dipping below 0 and wind chills anywhere from -20 to -30 degrees.

But on the other side of the lake, heavy lake effect snow has caused major problems.
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WINTER STORM WARNINGS remain in effect for LaPorte County in Indiana and Berrien County in Michigan until 11:00 p.m. CST.



Here's how the band looked at 5:40 p.m. CST.



This heavy snow will taper off later tonight, but impressive snow totals have been piling up in LaPorte County.
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