Snow expected to arrive Thursday afternoon

National Weather Service officials released a hazardous weather outlook Thursday morning stating scattered snow showers were expected to develop across the area Thursday afternoon.

The Hazardous Weather Outlook was for north central, northeast Illinois and Northwest Indiana. Snow showers were expected to start in the afternoon hours and could be intense at times into the evening, officials said.

The snow may cut visibility for drivers, and snow accumulations were expected to be minor.

The current temperature at Midway Airport was 36 degrees.

Thursday’s forecast was mostly cloudy and scattered snow showers with a high of 37 degrees.

Check back for information on dropping temperatures expected next week.