Chicago escapes major snowfall as north suburbs, NW Indiana see up to 1 ft. of accumulation

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The first snowstorm of the 2025 season is in the books. With the lake-effect system, some areas were pummeled with a foot of snow, and others just saw a dusting. Most of the snow fell overnight, making travel dangerous in the Chicago area and northwest Indiana.

Light, on-and-off snow showers could linger through Monday's afternoon hours.

Temperatures are now left in the 20s with wind chills in the teens.

Some schools in the Chicago area and northwest Indiana announced school closures and delayed starts because of the weather.

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Gary schools will operate on a two-hour start delay on Tuesday.

Hundreds of flights were canceled at Chicago airports amid the storm and the government shutdown.