Chicago Weather: Winter Storm Approaching; Some Areas May Get Six Inches Of Snow

CHICAGO (CBS)-- A winter storm is on the way, and here's what you need to know.

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kendall, La Salle and Will counties starting Tuesday at 9 a.m. These areas will be under the watch until 6 p.m. Wednesday. Some areas could see six inches or more of snow, but totals will vary because the system is narrow. The latest models now show the system is shifting more to the south, meaning areas of heavier snow could fall south of the city. However, that could change.

Monday will be cloudy with temperatures in the upper 30s. According to CBS 2 meteorologist Megan Glaros, rain is possible after 3 p.m.

As temperatures drop after 8 p.m. Monday, snow could be mixed in with rain, leading to snow showers through the night.

Snow will ramp up Tuesday into Wednesday. Regardless of the totals, the snow will be wet and heavy, making it more difficult to clear.

According to Glaros, different models are predicting different snowfall totals. Glaros will provide RealTime updates and snowfall forecasts.

The snow is expected to wrap up late Wednesday morning. Then, it gets cold.  Thursday's high will be in the mid 20s.

This is a developing story.

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