We remain under a Winter Storm Warning through this evening. According to information from the National Weather Service, this storm has been slower to develop than the models had originally predicted. Unfortunately, this delay in development may actually increase the amount of snow that falls over Lake County. All the models are now in very close agreement, and we should expect heavy snow throughout the remainder of today. The heaviest snow is expected to fall beginning around 10:00, with rates in excess of 3” of snow per hour possible. Heavy snow is expected to continue through the evening commute, then taper off by midnight.
The NWS has increased anticipated snowfall amounts for Lake County from their forecast yesterday of 8-10” to 10-12”, with the possibility of higher amounts locally where heavier snow bands occur. Gusty northwest winds will create blowing and drifting snow later today, and the high snowfall rates will cause challenges for snow removal efforts.
Travel will become increasingly difficult later today. Be prepared for extended drive times, and consider postponing unnecessary trips.
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