Snow and strong winds are creating hazardous conditions across the Chicago area, with blizzard warnings in some counties. Totals of 2 to 6 inches are expected, with the highest amounts northwest of the city.

Several hours of “pretty intense snowfall” will drop upwards of seven inches of snow Monday in parts of the Chicago area, the NBC 5 Storm Team said, as a blizzard warning and winter weather advisories in Illinois continue.

Emily Wahls has your weather update!

Rain doused South Side Irish parade-goers before festivities kicked off Sunday afternoon but didn't deter those donning shades of green in the pursuit of bagpipe music and free candy.

Strong thunderstorms are sweeping through the Chicago area Tuesday afternoon, evening and into Wednesday, sparking possible tornadoes and causing damage.