Special Weather Statement

Locations Affected

Joliet, IL ∙ Bolingbrook, IL ∙ Gary, IN ∙ Hammond, IN ∙ Tinley Park, IL ∙ Orland Park, IL ∙ Boswell, IN ∙ Wheeler, IN ∙ Eldena, IL ∙ Kangley, IL

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL 937 AM CST Thu Jan 2 2025 ...Accumulating Snow Expected This Afternoon and Evening... Snow is expected to overspread the area this afternoon and persist into this evening before ending from west to east. Snow accumulations are expected to range from around an inch roughly along a Sterling Illinois to Valparaiso Indiana line, with higher amounts between 1 and locally 3 inches south of the Kankakee and Illinois River valleys. Untreated roads may become slippery this afternoon and evening as snow accumulates, especially after sunset as temperatures fall below freezing. Exercise caution if driving across the area this afternoon and this evening, and plan on allowing extra time to reach your destination safely.

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