Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches likely for areas that see lake effect snow. Significant localized snow accumulations of up to 6 inches or more possible.

* WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties near the lakeshore.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Dangerous, rapidly changing travel conditions possible with lake effect snow showers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected to develop tonight and continue into Friday morning. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour along with visibility less than one half mile is possible. It is likely that portions of Chicago away from the lake will likely see little to even no accumulation.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CENTRAL COOK ... SOUTHERN COOK

Instructions:

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.