Snow Storm 2024 Chicago Il. Winter storm to strengthen rapidly, threatening blizzard conditions in the chicago area and tornadoes in the south by mary gilbert , cnn meteorologist 6 minute read The chicago weather forecast for friday calls for a major winter snow storm, with as much as half a foot of snow possible.

By 8 a.m., between four and six inches of snow had fallen in most parts, with as much as 7 inches of snow reported in mchenry county. Here’s a look at what to expect, where and.