how many inches of snow possible
The snow started Monday morning, but the heaviest snow will fall Monday afternoon and early Monday evening. Most of the Chicago area will get four to eight inches. There is the potential for 10 inches in some locations. During the most intense phase of the storm a âcripplingâ 2-3 inches per hour is possible this afternoon. There is also the potential for thundersnow, CBS 2âs Megan Glaros reports. Strong southeast winds will also create blowing and drifting.