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Action: New Issued At: 2025-11-08 02:28:09 988 WWUS43 KLOT 080827 WSWLOT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 227 AM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ILZ103>105-081830- /O.NEW.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251111T1800Z/ Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook- Including the cities of Palatine, Oak Park, Cicero, Northbrook, Orland Park, Park Forest, Schaumburg, Oak Lawn, Oak Forest, Lemont, Calumet City, Chicago, La Grange, Des Plaines, and Evanston 227 AM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow possible. Localized snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour, event snow totals in excess of 6 inches, and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are possible. * WHERE...Central Cook, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Untreated roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. The combination of snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph may greatly reduce visibility, especially along the Lake Michigan shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ INZ001-002-081830- /O.NEW.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251112T0000Z/ Lake IN-Porter- Including the cities of Chesterton, Valparaiso, Hammond, Gary, Portage, and Merrillville 227 AM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING.. * WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow possible. Localized snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour, event snow totals in excess of 6 inches, and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are possible. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Untreated roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. The combination of snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph may greatly reduce visibility, especially along the Lake Michigan shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ Borchardt Action: New Issued At: 2025-11-08 02:28:09 988 WWUS43 KLOT 080827 WSWLOT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 227 AM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ILZ103>105-081830- /O.NEW.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251111T1800Z/ Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook- Including the cities of Palatine, Oak Park, Cicero, Northbrook, Orland Park, Park Forest, Schaumburg, Oak Lawn, Oak Forest, Lemont, Calumet City, Chicago, La Grange, Des Plaines, and Evanston 227 AM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow possible. Localized snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour, event snow totals in excess of 6 inches, and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are possible. * WHERE...Central Cook, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Untreated roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. The combination of snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph may greatly reduce visibility, especially along the Lake Michigan shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ INZ001-002-081830- /O.NEW.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251112T0000Z/ Lake IN-Porter- Including the cities of Chesterton, Valparaiso, Hammond, Gary, Portage, and Merrillville 227 AM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING.. * WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow possible. Localized snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour, event snow totals in excess of 6 inches, and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are possible. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Untreated roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. The combination of snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph may greatly reduce visibility, especially along the Lake Michigan shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ Borchardt Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2025-11-08 02:53:40 795 WWUS43 KLOT 080853 WSWLOT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 253 AM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ILZ103>105-081900- /O.EXT.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251110T1800Z/ Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook- Including the cities of Palatine, Oak Park, Cicero, Northbrook, Orland Park, Park Forest, Schaumburg, Oak Lawn, Oak Forest, Lemont, Calumet City, Chicago, La Grange, Des Plaines, and Evanston 253 AM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow possible. Localized snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour, event snow totals in excess of 6 inches, and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are possible. * WHERE...Central Cook, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Untreated roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. The combination of snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph may greatly reduce visibility, especially along the Lake Michigan shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ INZ001-002-081900- /O.EXT.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251111T0000Z/ Lake IN-Porter- Including the cities of Chesterton, Valparaiso, Hammond, Gary, Portage, and Merrillville 253 AM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow possible. Localized snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour, event snow totals in excess of 6 inches, and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are possible. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Untreated roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. The combination of snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph may greatly reduce visibility, especially along the Lake Michigan shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ Borchardt Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2025-11-08 02:53:40 795 WWUS43 KLOT 080853 WSWLOT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 253 AM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ILZ103>105-081900- /O.EXT.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251110T1800Z/ Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook- Including the cities of Palatine, Oak Park, Cicero, Northbrook, Orland Park, Park Forest, Schaumburg, Oak Lawn, Oak Forest, Lemont, Calumet City, Chicago, La Grange, Des Plaines, and Evanston 253 AM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow possible. Localized snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour, event snow totals in excess of 6 inches, and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are possible. * WHERE...Central Cook, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Untreated roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. The combination of snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph may greatly reduce visibility, especially along the Lake Michigan shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ INZ001-002-081900- /O.EXT.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251111T0000Z/ Lake IN-Porter- Including the cities of Chesterton, Valparaiso, Hammond, Gary, Portage, and Merrillville 253 AM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow possible. Localized snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour, event snow totals in excess of 6 inches, and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are possible. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Untreated roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. The combination of snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph may greatly reduce visibility, especially along the Lake Michigan shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ Borchardt Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-11-08 10:01:16 915 WWUS43 KLOT 081600 WSWLOT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 1000 AM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ILZ103>105-090200- /O.CON.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251110T1800Z/ Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook- Including the cities of Lemont, Cicero, Calumet City, Park Forest, La Grange, Palatine, Chicago, Oak Park, Evanston, Orland Park, Northbrook, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Oak Lawn, and Oak Forest 1000 AM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow possible. Localized snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour, event snow totals in excess of 6 inches, and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are possible. * WHERE...Central Cook, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Untreated roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. The combination of snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph may greatly reduce visibility, especially along the Lake Michigan shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ INZ001-002-090200- /O.CON.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251111T0000Z/ Lake IN-Porter- Including the cities of Hammond, Merrillville, Portage, Chesterton, Gary, and Valparaiso 1000 AM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow possible. Localized snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour, event snow totals in excess of 6 inches, and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are possible. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Untreated roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. The combination of snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph may greatly reduce visibility, especially along the Lake Michigan shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ Birk Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-11-08 10:01:16 915 WWUS43 KLOT 081600 WSWLOT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 1000 AM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ILZ103>105-090200- /O.CON.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251110T1800Z/ Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook- Including the cities of Lemont, Cicero, Calumet City, Park Forest, La Grange, Palatine, Chicago, Oak Park, Evanston, Orland Park, Northbrook, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Oak Lawn, and Oak Forest 1000 AM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow possible. Localized snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour, event snow totals in excess of 6 inches, and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are possible. * WHERE...Central Cook, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Untreated roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. The combination of snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph may greatly reduce visibility, especially along the Lake Michigan shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ INZ001-002-090200- /O.CON.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251111T0000Z/ Lake IN-Porter- Including the cities of Hammond, Merrillville, Portage, Chesterton, Gary, and Valparaiso 1000 AM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow possible. Localized snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour, event snow totals in excess of 6 inches, and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are possible. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Untreated roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. The combination of snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph may greatly reduce visibility, especially along the Lake Michigan shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ Birk Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-11-08 13:06:51 519 WWUS43 KLOT 081906 WSWLOT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 106 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ILZ108-090515- /O.EXA.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251110T1800Z/ Eastern Will- Including the cities of Crete, Beecher, and Peotone 106 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow possible. Localized snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour, event snow totals in excess of 6 inches, and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are possible. * WHERE...Eastern Will County. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Untreated roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. The combination of snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph may greatly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. The worst conditions are expected late Sunday night through Monday morning, affecting the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ ILZ103>105-090515- /O.CON.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251110T1800Z/ Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook- Including the cities of Lemont, Cicero, Calumet City, Park Forest, La Grange, Palatine, Chicago, Oak Park, Evanston, Orland Park, Northbrook, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Oak Lawn, and Oak Forest 106 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow possible. Localized snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour, event snow totals in excess of 6 inches, and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are possible. * WHERE...Central Cook, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Untreated roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. The combination of snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph may greatly reduce visibility, especially along the Lake Michigan shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. The worst conditions are expected late Sunday night through Monday morning, affecting the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ INZ001-002-090515- /O.CON.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251111T0000Z/ Lake IN-Porter- Including the cities of Hammond, Merrillville, Portage, Chesterton, Gary, and Valparaiso 106 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow possible. Localized snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour, event snow totals in excess of 6 inches, and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are possible. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Untreated roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. The combination of snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph may greatly reduce visibility, especially along the Lake Michigan shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. The worst conditions are expected late Sunday night through Monday morning, affecting the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ Birk Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-11-08 13:06:51 519 WWUS43 KLOT 081906 WSWLOT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 106 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ILZ108-090515- /O.EXA.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251110T1800Z/ Eastern Will- Including the cities of Crete, Beecher, and Peotone 106 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow possible. Localized snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour, event snow totals in excess of 6 inches, and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are possible. * WHERE...Eastern Will County. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Untreated roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. The combination of snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph may greatly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. The worst conditions are expected late Sunday night through Monday morning, affecting the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ ILZ103>105-090515- /O.CON.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251110T1800Z/ Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook- Including the cities of Lemont, Cicero, Calumet City, Park Forest, La Grange, Palatine, Chicago, Oak Park, Evanston, Orland Park, Northbrook, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Oak Lawn, and Oak Forest 106 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow possible. Localized snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour, event snow totals in excess of 6 inches, and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are possible. * WHERE...Central Cook, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Untreated roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. The combination of snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph may greatly reduce visibility, especially along the Lake Michigan shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. The worst conditions are expected late Sunday night through Monday morning, affecting the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ INZ001-002-090515- /O.CON.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251111T0000Z/ Lake IN-Porter- Including the cities of Hammond, Merrillville, Portage, Chesterton, Gary, and Valparaiso 106 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow possible. Localized snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour, event snow totals in excess of 6 inches, and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are possible. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Untreated roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. The combination of snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph may greatly reduce visibility, especially along the Lake Michigan shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. The worst conditions are expected late Sunday night through Monday morning, affecting the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ Birk Action: Area Extended Issued At: 2025-11-08 13:06:51 519 WWUS43 KLOT 081906 WSWLOT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 106 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ILZ108-090515- /O.EXA.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251110T1800Z/ Eastern Will- Including the cities of Crete, Beecher, and Peotone 106 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow possible. Localized snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour, event snow totals in excess of 6 inches, and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are possible. * WHERE...Eastern Will County. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Untreated roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. The combination of snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph may greatly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. The worst conditions are expected late Sunday night through Monday morning, affecting the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ ILZ103>105-090515- /O.CON.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251110T1800Z/ Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook- Including the cities of Lemont, Cicero, Calumet City, Park Forest, La Grange, Palatine, Chicago, Oak Park, Evanston, Orland Park, Northbrook, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Oak Lawn, and Oak Forest 106 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow possible. Localized snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour, event snow totals in excess of 6 inches, and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are possible. * WHERE...Central Cook, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Untreated roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. The combination of snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph may greatly reduce visibility, especially along the Lake Michigan shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. The worst conditions are expected late Sunday night through Monday morning, affecting the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ INZ001-002-090515- /O.CON.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251111T0000Z/ Lake IN-Porter- Including the cities of Hammond, Merrillville, Portage, Chesterton, Gary, and Valparaiso 106 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow possible. Localized snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour, event snow totals in excess of 6 inches, and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are possible. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Untreated roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. The combination of snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph may greatly reduce visibility, especially along the Lake Michigan shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. The worst conditions are expected late Sunday night through Monday morning, affecting the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ Birk Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-11-08 21:43:05 227 WWUS43 KLOT 090342 WSWLOT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 942 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ILZ103>105-108-091345- /O.CON.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251110T1800Z/ Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Eastern Will- Including the cities of Orland Park, Beecher, Evanston, Des Plaines, Oak Lawn, La Grange, Oak Forest, Crete, Palatine, Chicago, Lemont, Northbrook, Peotone, Cicero, Oak Park, Park Forest, Calumet City, and Schaumburg 942 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Locally very dangerous travel conditions due to lake effect snow, including the potential for thundersnow capable of producing snowfall rates greater than 3 inches per hour possible. Localized storm total snowfall well in excess of 6 inches possible. * WHERE...Central Cook, Eastern Will, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads will become snow covered and travel extremely hazardous underneath the more intense snow bands. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong northerly winds will gust to around 35 mph at times, resulting in some blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ INZ001-002-091345- /O.CON.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251111T0000Z/ Lake IN-Porter- Including the cities of Merrillville, Portage, Gary, Hammond, Valparaiso, and Chesterton 942 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Locally very dangerous travel conditions due to lake effect snow, including the potential for thundersnow capable of producing snowfall rates greater than 3 inches per hour possible. Localized storm total snowfall well in excess of 6 inches possible. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads will become snow covered and travel extremely hazardous underneath the more intense snow bands. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong northerly winds will gust to around 35 mph at times, resulting in some blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ - Izzi Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-11-08 21:43:05 227 WWUS43 KLOT 090342 WSWLOT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 942 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ILZ103>105-108-091345- /O.CON.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251110T1800Z/ Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Eastern Will- Including the cities of Orland Park, Beecher, Evanston, Des Plaines, Oak Lawn, La Grange, Oak Forest, Crete, Palatine, Chicago, Lemont, Northbrook, Peotone, Cicero, Oak Park, Park Forest, Calumet City, and Schaumburg 942 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Locally very dangerous travel conditions due to lake effect snow, including the potential for thundersnow capable of producing snowfall rates greater than 3 inches per hour possible. Localized storm total snowfall well in excess of 6 inches possible. * WHERE...Central Cook, Eastern Will, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads will become snow covered and travel extremely hazardous underneath the more intense snow bands. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong northerly winds will gust to around 35 mph at times, resulting in some blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ INZ001-002-091345- /O.CON.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251111T0000Z/ Lake IN-Porter- Including the cities of Merrillville, Portage, Gary, Hammond, Valparaiso, and Chesterton 942 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Locally very dangerous travel conditions due to lake effect snow, including the potential for thundersnow capable of producing snowfall rates greater than 3 inches per hour possible. Localized storm total snowfall well in excess of 6 inches possible. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads will become snow covered and travel extremely hazardous underneath the more intense snow bands. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong northerly winds will gust to around 35 mph at times, resulting in some blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ - Izzi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||