National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists are issuing heavy snow and "difficult" travel warnings across the Great Lakes region, impacting major cities such as Chicago, Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Milwaukee.
Heavily snowing cities are expected to remain through the evening, with impacts likely to extend into later spring travel. The warnings are set for difficult conditions, particularly during the evening rush hour. Travelers must prepare for potential hazardous conditions, especially in areas with snow, sleet, or freezing rain.
The climate prediction center warns that temperatures and precipitation patterns are expected to deviate from average, with further predictability likely between February 17 and 21. These changes could provide clarity on weather risks ahead.
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In the Arroyo Valley of Chicago, snow started to fall around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, with tentative snow in a few areas reaching up to 7 inches. Tokens of snow can cover about 0.25 inches in 20-inch snow.)
In Detroit, the NWS continues to issue a snow advisory from afternoon to evening. Snowfall could reach over 6 inches, and travel is likely to be “very difficult” due to frequent fluents exceeding 0.5 inches per hour.)
Grand Rapids, in its winter weather advisory, which is less severe than a storm warning, starts at 7 a.m. Thursday. Up to 6 inches of snow could fall, and travel is projected to be “very difficult as the evening and early morning commutes arrive.”)
In Milwaukee, the highest snowfall in the region is set to occur from 9 a.m. Wednesday until 1 a.m. Thursday: up to 9 inches of snow, with snowflakes falling at rates of up to 0.075 inches per hour.
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