In a recent update, the NWS has described the approaching system as a major winter storm, warning of severe travel disruptions. A forecast map from the ... so keep that in mind as snow rates ...

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CHICAGO (CBS) — Two winter storm systems are on the way this week, both bringing the potential for accumulating snow and major travel problems. The first big one will hit Chicago on Wednesday.