Just In Time For Election

Potentially heavy snow & strong winds forecast to affect. the following

Winnebago-Boone-Counties

Ogle-Lee DeKalb, LaSalle, Kendall, Grundy, Will Counties

Including the cities of. Rockford. Belvidere. Woodstock. Waukegan

Dixon-DeKalb, Aurora, Wheaton, Chicago, Ottawa, Oswego, Joliet

A winter storm watch remains in effect from Tuesday morning through the evening.

Wet snow, possibly mixed with sleet initially will begin Tuesday morning and continue through Tuesday afternoon.

Snow may be heavy at times before tapering to lighter snow Tuesday evening.

Snow accumulation. -- limited threat for localized amounts of 6 inches

Main impact—heavy snow and strong east northeast winds gusting to 40 mph especially near the Lake Michigan shore, will reduce visibility and make travel hazardous

Secondary impact – the wet and heavy nature of the snow can result in difficulty shoveling.