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Heavy lake effect snow in NW Indiana through the morning; bitter cold for Chicago and suburbs overnight

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Heavy lake effect snow will continue to impact parts of Northwest Indiana on Friday night into Saturday morning. 

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The primary focus will be in Porter County tonight as winds become northwesterly. Within any lake effect snow bands, near-blizzard conditions are possible along the Indiana Lakeshore, with gusts up to 40 mph. An additional 6 to 8 inches of snowfall is possible. 

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Some areas in neighboring LaPorte County already have seen more than 2 feet of snow since yesterday. 

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A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for LaPorte County through noon Central Time on Saturday. A Winter Storm Warning for Porter County is in effect from 10 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday.  

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Meantime, temperatures in the Chicago area will be very cold Friday night, with wind chills as low as -25° in the western suburbs. 

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After a frigid start Saturday morning, temperatures will only climb into the teens during the day. 

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Wind chills Saturday night could be as cold as -30° in the western suburbs. 

A wintry mix, including freezing rain, is possible Monday night, leading to slick travel conditions for Tuesday morning. 

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Forecast:

Friday night: Lake effect snow showers in Porter and La Porte County. Evening flurries for the rest of the area. Lows around 3°. 

Saturday: Sunny, blustery and continued cold. Highs only around 15°.

Sunday: Partly cloudy. High around 20°.

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