Could history repeat itself with lake-effect snow in northwest Indiana?

Chicago Forecast Could history repeat itself with lake-effect snow in northwest Indiana? One year ago northwest Indiana was blanketed with a foot of lake-effect snow, but could history repeat itself? By NBC 5 Storm Team • Published 11 minutes ago • Updated 11 minutes ago Forecast models are still trying to come to agreement on whether northwest Indiana could see lake-effect snow, but if the area does, history would be repeating itself. After all, it was just last year on November 10 that parts of the state received more than a foot of snow, paralyzing traffic and causing headaches for residents that lasted for several days. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE While this November 10 won’t feature the same weather, there is still a chance that lake-effect snow could impact the area in coming days, with forecast models calling for precipitation to begin on Thursday and to carry over until Friday. According to the latest forecasts from the NBC 5 Storm Team, lake-effect rain showers are expected to begin impacting northwest Indiana on Thursday afternoon and into the evening hours. View this post on Instagram As temperatures drop in the area, there is a possibility some of those lake-effect showers could transition into snow, and there are at least some forecast models that are indicating it wouldn’t be a small accumulation event. In fact, some estimates show six inches or more of snow falling in some parts of northwest Indiana, though there is some disagreement both of where those lake-effect bands could set up, and whether it will be cold enough to allow for significant accumulation of snow in the area. Local Health & Wellness 1 hour ago The Vaccine Divide: Immunization rates plummet as exemptions rise Batavia 1 hour ago Suburban chiropractor sentenced to 60 years after secretly recording kids undressing In addition to the positioning of those lake-effect bands of precipitation, there is also a chance the rain or snow could move from side to side, which could cause other areas to receive snowfall, including parts of far-eastern Illinois in Will and Kankakee counties. Any precipitation that falls is expected to persist into Friday and afternoon and into the evening before slowly clearing out of the area, according to forecast models. Temperatures will also be on the chilly side to end the week, with highs in the 40s, but things are expected to slowly warm back up in the back half of the weekend and into next week, with highs returning to the 50s. Stay tuned to the NBC 5 Storm Team for all the latest weather news and information, and be sure to download the NBC Chicago app for real-time weather alerts sent directly to your phone. This article tagged under: Chicago Forecast