Merrillville, Indiana, United States

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 13 at 1:19AM CST until November 13 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Issued by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...Locally slippery travel due to lake effect snow expected. Localized snow totals in excess of 3 inches expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Eastern Will and Southern Cook Counties. In Indiana, Lake IN County. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on locally slippery road conditions including during this morning's commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Impacts from snow during lake effect snow are often highly variable across short distances. Conditions may vary from wet roads to snow-covered roads across just a mile. In addition, snow will struggle to stick within a few miles of the Lake Michigan shoreline.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. The latest road conditions for Indiana can be obtained at https://511in.org. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

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