Winter Storm Warning in Effect for Chicago Area and NW Indiana
Winter Storm Warning in Effect for Chicago Area and NW Indiana
US · Published Jan 15, 2026
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana due to heavy snowfall and hazardous travel conditions.
Snowfall accumulations have reached 3 inches in Gurnee and 2.5 inches in Arlington Heights, leading to near white-out conditions.
Authorities urge motorists to avoid unnecessary travel and to take precautions if travel is unavoidable, such as reducing speed and carrying an emergency kit.
Winter storm warning in effect for multiple areas
A significant winter storm has swept into the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana, prompting a Winter Storm Warning. The warning is in effect for La Porte County, Indiana, and Berrien County, Michigan, until 1 p.m. ET Thursday. Residents should prepare for hazardous travel conditions due to heavy snowfall and near white-out conditions.
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