As a “tricky” and “complex” winter storm system likely to bring heavy rain and accumulating snowfall makes its way into the Chicago area, ComEd says it is putting in place equipment and additional crews in order to be “prepared for potential power outages.”
for a handful of counties in the Chicago area will go into effect at 6 a.m. Friday, lasting until 11 p.m.
According to the NWS, rain changing to heavy snow is possible in those areas, with five to eight inches of snow accumulation possible.Currently, Lake, DeKalb and McHenry counties are not included in the watch. However, as forecast models shift, that could change, the NBC 5 Storm Team warns.According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, snowfall will depend on two factors: temperatures, and where exactly the predicted heavy snow band will set up shop.
Additionally, temperatures Friday in some areas may remain above 32 degrees, which means the precipitation would remain in liquid form, potentially resulting in heavy, soaking downpours. For example, one model shows between one and three inches of snowfall expected at O'Hare International Airport. However, another one shows upwards of six, or even 10 inches.According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, the system is expected to be an"afternoon event," with the afternoon and evening commute likely impacted.
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