Snow is expected to fall downtown in the next hour or two, in time to make some commuters' journey hazardous, officials said.
“Heavy snow” has already been reported in Grayslake and in north suburban Lindenhurst, where they received 2 inches, said National Weather Service meteorologist Ricky Castro.
As the weather band moves south and southeast towards the city, less snow is expected because it’s much warmer downtown, still in the mid-30s, said Castro.
Still, the timing is poor for commuters heading north and northwest. Heavily traveled roads around the city should not be as bad but motorists should use extra caution.
“Don’t try to rush,’’ Castro advised. “Leave extra time to get home.’’
Any snow that is expected to accumulate should stop falling by around 6 p.m.
Later Monday evening, roads could get slick and icy because it's getting "much colder,'' Castro said.
Overnight and on Tuesday temperatures will only reach into the teens, Castro said. Some areas could get wind-chills in the single-digits Tuesday morning.
Snow is expected to fall downtown in the next hour or two in time to make some commuters' journey hazardous officials said Heavy snow has already been reported in Grayslake and in north suburban Lindenhurst where they received 2 inches said National Weather Service meteorologist Ricky Castro As the weather band moves south and southeast towards the city less snow is expected because it’s much warmer downtown still in the mid-30s said Castro Still the timing is poor for commuters heading north and northwest Heavily traveled roads around the city should not be as bad but motorists should use extra caution Don’t try to rush Castro advised Leave extra time to get home Any snow that is expected to accumulate should stop falling by around 6 p.m. Later Monday evening roads could get slick and icy because it's getting much colder Castro said Overnight and on Tuesday temperatures will only reach into the teens Castro said Some areas could get wind-chills in the single-digits Tuesday morning