Subzero wind chills at Soldier Field and major availability questions on both rosters could shape Sunday night’s postseason matchup

A heavy band of wind-whipped snow made for near white-out conditions and prompted a snow squall warning for several Chicago-area counties Wednesday morning, but just how much snow is expected to fall?

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Bands of lake-effect snow are forecast to continue in Northwest Indiana Thursday. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Porter County until noon. ABC7 Accuweather Meteorologist said an additional one to three inches of snow is possible. The lake-effect bands are also generating poor visibility.

Northwest Indiana could see over six inches of lake-effect snow by Thursday morning, while a snow squall snarled Chicago's Wednesday morning commute.

Hundreds of flights have been delayed at O'Hare Airport due to Friday's snow — and the Bears will face frigid temperatures when they host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.

According to NBC 5 Storm Team 5 Meteorologist Alicia Roman, the quick-moving system will last through at least 7 a.m.

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