CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Another round of snow will move through the Chicago area Friday night, dumping a possible 6 inches of snow by Saturday, forecasters say.
The snow should start at about 8 p.m. and dump between 2 and 5 inches into the morning, according to the National Weather Service. Another inch of snow is possible on Saturday.
A period of more impactful snowfall appears possible this evening through Saturday morning as light rain/drizzle quickly turns over to moderate to at times heavy snowfall late this evening. Check back as we continue to refine the forecast snow timing and amounts! #ILwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/xrlwutG5go
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) January 24, 2020A winter weather advisory is in effect from 6 p.m. Friday until the end of Saturday, the weather service said.
Temperatures should remain in the low and mid 30s, and winds will remain around 10 mph, the weather service said.
Dense fog is making its way across the area and could linger into the evening commute with visibilities of one quarter mile or less possible at times. Be sure to slow down and allow extra stopping distance if you encounter reduced visibilities. #ILwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/6r3kVk86Qm
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) January 24, 2020Meanwhile, a ground stop for arriving aircraft is in effect at Midway International Airport due to dense fog and low visibility, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The airport was reporting more than 30 cancellations and delays under 15 minutes, according to the Chicago Department of Aviation.
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