A powerful winter storm is set to impact the Chicago area and the broader Great Lakes region, with forecasts predicting up to 2 feet of snow in some locations. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings, advising that dangerous to impossible travel conditions could arise due to heavy snowfall potentially reaching triple-digit totals in certain areas. Schools in the Chicago region have begun to announce closures and shifts to remote learning in preparation for the severe weather. Residents are urged to stock up on supplies as intense snowfall is expected to start overnight, bringing dramatic impacts to commutes on Monday. The storm is part of a broader weather system that may also bring record low temperatures to the South. Meteorologists warn that significant lake-effect snow could exacerbate the situation, posing serious challenges for travel and safety.