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Winter storm warning issued for Monday afternoon as 5 to 8 inches of heavy, wet snow expected

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AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneJan 25, 2021 at 6:19 pmWinter is finally coming, according to the National Weather Service.Although it’s been in full swing for more than a month, the most visually recognizable symbol of the season has been noticeably absent — not just this winter but last year, too, said Matt Friedlein, a meteorologist with the weather service.AdvertisementFinally changing all of that, a winter storm warning was issued from 4 p.m. Monday to 5 p.m. Tuesday. With wind gusts up to 40 mph, the storm system is expected to blanket the metro area with 5 to 8 inches of heavy, wet snow.Advertisement“This is not the type of snow you want to be shoveling,” Friedlein said.The storm is forecast well into a winter season in which Chicago has yet to see large accumulations of snow, he added. The period of plentiful precipitation will launch Sunday with consistent drizzling throughout the day, as well as the possibility of patchy, light snowfall. Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing, with a high of 33 degrees and waning clouds.A winter storm will cause hazardous travel across the region Monday into Tuesday. The Monday PM and Tuesday AM commutes will be the most significantly impacted, so give yourself extra travel time or alter plans.Here is a look at the latest snowfall expectations: — NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago)“It will be a mix south of the city,” Friedlein said of the rain and snow combination. “As that creeps northward, some of the intensity near the north and heart of the city may drop off a bit. (But) Chicago is not going to missed by this, Chicago will be hit with several inches.”Friedlein estimated 6 to 9 inches of snow will fall across the metro area, with areas farther south, near Will County, receiving 4 to 8 inches.“We haven’t had much for accumulating snow. Even last winter was void of major winter storms,” Friedlein said.With heavy, wet snow comes the potential for lakeshore flooding, he added.Wind gusts as strong as 40 mph by the lakefront may cause minor to moderate flooding, building waves on Lake Michigan as high as 12 feet, he said.Long duration of gusty northeast winds Mon PM-Tue will pile up water along IL &amp; Lake Co IN shore &amp; build large waves, causing minor-moderate lakeshore flooding. Avoid lakeshore-stay off trails, breakwalls, piers &amp; other structures to avoid getting swept into the lake! — NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago)Residents should avoid bike paths and use caution along the lakefront as the potential for flooding is monitored, he added.Advertisement“These are pretty good winds and they are going to last a while,” Friedlein said.Keep up on the latest weather news by visiting the .Twitter @JessicaVillag Advertisement

AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneJan 25, 2021 at 6:19 pmWinter is finally coming, according to the National Weather Service.Although it’s been in full swing for more than a month, the most visually recognizable symbol of the season has been noticeably absent — not just this winter but last year, too, said Matt Friedlein, a meteorologist with the weather service.AdvertisementFinally changing all of that, a winter storm warning was issued from 4 p.m. Monday to 5 p.m. Tuesday. With wind gusts up to 40 mph, the storm system is expected to blanket the metro area with 5 to 8 inches of heavy, wet...

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Winter storm warning issued for Monday afternoon as 5 to 8 inches of heavy, wet snow expected

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