Chicago, Illinois weather forecast: Snow, wind forecast to make messy AM commute

CHICAGO (WLS) — Snow and wind are expected to make for a messy morning commute in the Chicago area Wednesday.

ABC7 Accuweather Meteorologist Tracy Butler said snow will develop around 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. Butler said there is likely only a half-an-inch of an inch of snow, but strong winds will make travel conditions messy.

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The snow is expected to wrap up around 1 p.m., but it will remain windy. Temperatures will be falling through the day and be much colder in the afternoon.

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Thursday will be cold, with temperatures in the 20s.

A clipper system may hit the area Thursday night into Friday morning, producing some snow.

Several inches of snow are possible Saturday, as well.

Bitter cold is expected Saturday and Sunday.

Chicago, Illinois weather forecast: Snow, wind forecast to make messy AM commute

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