Saturday forecast: Rain, then heavy, wet snow expected in some areas of Chicago
National Weather Service officials were expecting rain Saturday morning that could change into snow later in portions north central, northeast Illinois, and northwest Indiana.
Officials said periods of heavy wet snow was expected from near Mendota to Waukegan. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour was expected in a narrow corridor across northwestern Illinois possibly leading to snow-covered roadways affecting travel conditions.
Current conditions at Midway Airport was light drizzle with fog and mist at 37 degrees. Conditions at O’Hare International Airport were the same at 35 degrees.
