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id: 30e17e8b1b
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-12 20:10 CST
updated: 2026-11-12 23:49 CST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Chicago weather: Lake effect snow could pile up in parts of Chicagoland

Lake effect snow could bring 4 or more inches to a narrow stretch of Chicagoland overnight, with reduced visibility and slick roads possible during Friday's morning commute.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/chicago/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [FOX 32 Chicago](https://www.fox32chicago.com/weather/chicago-weather-lake-effect-snow-could-pile-up-parts-chicagoland), 2026-11-12 20:10 CST: Chicago weather: Lake effect snow could pile up in parts of Chicagoland
- [CBS Chicago](https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/chicago-weather-lake-effect-snow-wind-chills-in-the-20s-overnight/), 2026-11-12 22:23 CST: Chicago weather: Lake effect snow, wind chills in the 20s overnight
- [NBC Chicago](https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/winter-weather-advisory-in-effect-will-cook-lake-county-indiana-how-much-snow-where-when-slush/4016237/), 2026-11-12 23:49 CST: Slushy, wet conditions continue for Chicago area following winter weather advisory

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.