CHICAGO (CBS) — On Sunday evening, system snow that impacted millions across the country's midsection was starting to wind down. However, winds were starting to pick up, which was generating ...

Lake Michigan plays a fascinating role in shaping Chicago's winter weather, particularly through a phenomenon known as ...

A brighter finish to the weekend with highs in the 50s with temperatures near the lake in the 40s. A strong cold front arrives Monday, bringing a chance for gusty snow showers. Little to no ...

Take, for example, Wednesday, March 26 — six days into “spring” —yet, FOX 8 meteorologists are tracking lake effect snow showers that could put a coating of snow in some backyards.

Some lake effect snow follows as the frigid northwest winds move over the lakes, but again, it won’t amount to much. By Tuesday night, we’re really just looking at a coating for most.

This will bring in a burst of rain and wet snow, followed by gusty winds and falling temperatures by early Tuesday morning. We’ll see some lake effect snow developing, especially through the ...