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Chicago Weather Alert: Winter storm warning Friday

By Laura Bannon

March 3, 2023 / 5:02 AM CST / CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS)-- Heavy rain and snow are on the way. Here's what you can expect.

A winter storm warning is in effect from noon to 10 p.m. for areas south of Chicago into northwest Indiana. Chicago is under a winter weather advisory.

Rain is expected to move in from the south and change over to heavy snow by the afternoon. From noon to 5 p.m., heavy wet snow arrives.

Areas south of Chicago and northwest Indiana could get up to 7 inches of snow.

Areas near the city could see 1 to 4 inches of snow.

High winds could lead to power outages and down tree branches.

Precipitation clears out by night.

Laura Bannon

Laura Bannon is the weekday morning meteorologist at CBS2. A native of Chicagoland, Laura grew up in Naperville. She is an Emmy-nominated meteorologist and holds her NWA Seal of Approval.