Snow, plummeting temps could snarl Chicago evening commute NBC Chicago [Video]

The Chicago area could have its evening commute impacted by an “Alberta Clipper” system that will bring snow and plummeting temperatures to the region.

According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, that system is expected to arrive in a big way early Wednesday afternoon, with snow showers developing in the northern suburbs and mixed precipitation possible in the southern suburbs of the city.

As that clipper system arrives, wind speeds are expected to intensify, with gusts of 30-to-40 miles per hour possible with the front pushing toward the south, according to forecast models.

That mix of snow and blustery winds will not only cause temperatures to drop quickly, with readings dropping by approximately 20 degrees in a matter of hours, but it could also impact area roadways, with slippery conditions impacting motorists and the high winds causing issues for high-profile vehicles, especially on east-west roadways.

Heavy accumulations of snow are …