In total, nearly 3 to 6 inches of snowfall is possible, with higher amounts near the lakeshore due to lake-effect. Lower amounts also possible for our southern zones including Newton and Jasper counties in Indiana.

Chicago’s first major winter storm of the season is here, with as much as six inches of snow possible in some parts, dozens of Illinois schools closed and significant travel impacts expected.

A powerful and deadly winter storm that has been slamming the Plains and Midwest Wednesday morning moved into Chicago, Detroit and the Great Lakes during the afternoon.