How much snow fell near you? Use this interactive map to track snowfall accumulation Wednesday
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Parts of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic woke up to a blanket of snow Wednesday morning, just as another winter storm system is forecast to spread snow from the central Plains into the Great Lakes throughout the day, according to the National Weather Service.
"Bursts of heavy snow, accumulating at times to an inch per hour, may lead to hazardous driving conditions and disrupt travel," the NWS said in its Wednesday morning forecast.
The weather service said heavier snow rates should develop in time for the evening rush hour in cities such as Milwaukee, Chicago, Grand Rapids and Detroit, among other locations.
Additionally, a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is expected on the south side of the main snow band and will lead to hazardous travel conditions elsewhere in the Midwest and Northeast, the NWS said.
A different storm system covered parts of the Mid-Atlantic, including Washington, D.C., Virginia and West Virginia, with more than 6 inches of snow in some areas.
Here's how much snow has fallen near you and what to expect Wednesday.
How much did it snow near me?
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How much will it snow near me?
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Chicago snow forecast
"The first significant snow of the season is expected today, with significant impacts to travel, especially during the afternoon," the NWS office in Chicago said Wednesday.
The heaviest snowfall is expected to occur between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., with rates reaching about an inch per hour. Total snow accumulations are expected to be between 2-6 inches, with the highest totals expected in far northeast Illinois, the weather service said.
"If you don't have the flexibility to stay home later today, plan ahead for much longer travel times. Take it slow when driving!" the NWS cautioned.
Milwaukee snow forecast
"Ongoing flurries will give way to steadier accumulating snow this morning, with snow overspreading the area from west to east through mid to late morning," the NWS in Milwaukee said Wednesday.
Forecasters said the snow will continue until late Wednesday night, with the heaviest snowfall rates expected to occur Wednesday afternoon and evening.
The greatest accumulations are expected over far southeastern Wisconsin, with lake enhancement leading to higher totals near the Lake Michigan shoreline. Snowfall accumulations between 3-6 inches is expected for a large portion of the area, with 5-9 inches for locations near Lake Michigan, the weather service said.
Lower amounts are expected north and west of Madison, the NWS said.
Detroit snow forecast
All of southeast Michigan was under either a winter storm warning or winter weather advisory from 1 p.m. Wednesday to 7 a.m. Thursday, according to the NWS in Detroit.
Snow total accumulations between 3-6 inches are expected for locations under an advisory with 6-8 inches expected for the warning areas, the weather service said Wednesday.
"Locally higher amounts are possible along the Lake Huron shoreline. Additionally, around and south of I-94 may see a wintry mix including freezing rain and sleet, which can lead to a light glaze of ice accumulations."
Indianapolis snow forecast
Light snow is expected to move into northeast central Indiana Wednesday afternoon, with periods of heavy snow possible Wednesday evening, according to the NWS in Indianapolis.
The heaviest snow accumulations are expected to be between 1-3 inches, and ice accumulations of up to a quarter inch are expected northwest of the I-70 and I-69 corridors.
Kansas City snow forecast
Snow came into the area early Wednesday morning and is expected to continue through the day, with snowfall accumulations expected to range from 3-7 inches, according to the NWS in Kansas City.
A winter storm warning is in effect until 9 p.m. Wednesday and wind chills are expected to range from 0 to -10℉ Wednesday night through Friday morning, the weather service said.
"Another storm capable of additional minor snow accumulations is possible Friday night through Saturday night," the NWS said Wednesday.
Des Moines snow forecast
"Light to moderate snow will continue over much of southern into central Iowa early this morning through the day while also expanding northward toward the Minnesota border," the NWS in Des Moines said Wednesday.
"Snow intensity should peak between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m., but also continue at lesser rates through the day," forecasters said. "Additional snowfall of 3-7 inches in general is expected, bringing snow totals of 5-8 inches along and south of US Highway 20 over portions of central and southern Iowa."
The snow is expected to end later this afternoon and evening, with flurries possibly lingering for several hours afterwards.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at Paste BN. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.