Chicago weather forecast: Windy, snowy conditions possible for evening commute Wednesday
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Snow and wind could create poor travel conditions and low visibility for the evening commute in the Chicago area Wednesday.
Snow squalls are possible Wednesday afternoon and evening, which include higher winds and plunging temperatures.
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Squalls could create slick spots, reduce visibility and put a coating of snow on the ground.
The squalls will only last 30 minutes to an hour in any one spot. Passing lighter snow is possible in the evening.
Squalls are possible from 3 to 6 p.m. for much of the Chicago area and from 4 to 7 p.m. for the south suburbs and northwest Indiana, ABC7 Chicago meteorologist Larry Mowry said.
A National Weather Service Wind Advisory is scheduled to go into effect at 2 p.m., and last until midnight.
Thursday is forecast to be very cold, with wind chills from -5 to -10 during the morning.
