Updated 1:47 p.m.
According to Mapquest, there are two accidents in Wheaton that will cause traffic delays Thursday afternoon.
A 12:55 p.m. accident on Liberty Drive, between Aurora Way and Bridge Street, should be clear by 2:26 p.m.
A 12:56 p.m. accident at the intersection of Roosevelt and County Farm roads should also be clear by 2:26 p.m., according to Mapquest.
Check back with Patch for updates.
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A winter storm warning will be in effect until 3 a.m. Friday, the National Weather Service is reporting.
Rain will change to snow from west to east late Thursday afternoon, with some heavy snow. The heaviest snow and lowest visibility should be between 5 and 9 p.m. in the area.
According to NWS, two to six inches of snow are likely, with the highest amounts across the far north and northwest suburbs.
Winds will be up to 30-40 mph with gusts as high as 60 mph.
"The combination of the intense snowfall and very strong winds will result in greatly reduced visibilities and possibly near blizzard conditions.
According to Mapquest, there are two accidents in Wheaton that will cause traffic delays Thursday afternoon.
A 12:55 p.m. accident on Liberty Drive, between Aurora Way and Bridge Street, should be clear by 2:26 p.m.
A 12:56 p.m. accident at the intersection of Roosevelt and County Farm roads should also be clear by 2:26 p.m., according to Mapquest.
Check back with Patch for updates.
Original
A winter storm warning will be in effect until 3 a.m. Friday, the National Weather Service is reporting.
Rain will change to snow from west to east late Thursday afternoon, with some heavy snow. The heaviest snow and lowest visibility should be between 5 and 9 p.m. in the area.
According to NWS, two to six inches of snow are likely, with the highest amounts across the far north and northwest suburbs.
Winds will be up to 30-40 mph with gusts as high as 60 mph.
"The combination of the intense snowfall and very strong winds will result in greatly reduced visibilities and possibly near blizzard conditions.