Chicago winter storm: 7 inches of snow possible midweek

Light snow is expected to start in the Chicagoland area Wednesday morning, with heavier coverage developing in the afternoon. Follow for snowfall totals and forecast updates.
Weather Advisory goes into effect for all of Chicagoland at 9 a.m. Wednesday, with snow totals ranging from 3 to 6 inches, and the entire area seeing snow by 10 a.m.
Snow was already falling in parts of the Chicago area Wednesday morning, but when can you expect the heaviest band and how long will it fall?
Millions of Americans were under winter weather advisories Wednesday morning as several states woke up to a fresh blanket of snow.