Snowfall totals for Thursday's storm are looking much lower than anticipated earlier this week but strong winds could still wreak havoc on the Chicago area.
FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook.Clouds over the southern half of our viewing area will drift north today. There could be some patchy freezing drizzle but little impact is expected. Latest on Chicago's winter storm
There is a glimmer of hope: snowfall totals looks MUCH lower on all but one computer model now. Likely totals are in the 2 to 4 inches range with some heavier stuff possible in northeast Porter County and Michiana. However, this storm will still have very high winds of 35-45 mph which will lead to blowing snow and a "ground blizzard" mainly in outlying areas.
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