Direct answer: As of now, early estimates point to Chicago receiving substantial snowfall from a strong lake-effect event, with forecasts suggesting totals ranging from roughly 8 to 18 inches in the Chicago metro area, depending on exact bands and how long the storm lingers. Some forecasts even hinted at the potential for double-digit totals by midday Monday if the snow band stalls over the region. Please note that snow forecasts can shift as the storm evolves, so for the latest, most precise totals you should check the National Weather Service and local media updates. Context and details:

• Timing: The storm is expected to bring snow overnight Sunday into Monday, with the heaviest accumulations occurring during the Monday morning period in many forecasts. This aligns with Chicago’s typical vulnerability to lake-effect snow from evolving Arctic air masses near Lake Michigan.

• Variability: Snow totals in Chicago can vary significantly block by block due to the narrow, intense bands of lake-effect snow. Some neighborhoods may see only a few inches while others near the lakefront could approach or exceed 10 inches, depending on band position and duration.

• Historical context: Chicago’s November snow events are relatively rare, but not unheard of; the city’s largest November snowfalls have reached around 12 inches. Forecasts emphasizing potential double-digit totals reflect the unusually powerful lake-effect setup anticipated this time.

• Confidence: Forecasts published in the days leading up to the event emphasized high snowfall rates (potentially 3 inches per hour at peak) and hazardous travel conditions, underscoring the likelihood of meaningful accumulations but with notable spatial variability.

What to monitor:

• National Weather Service advisories and winter storm warnings for Cook County and nearby areas, which will give precise warned totals and affected zones.

• Local outlets (FOX 32 Chicago, CBS Chicago) for live updates on track shifts, timing, and real-time road conditions.

• Lake-effect snow discussions, which often show higher totals along the immediate lakefront and downwind neighborhoods.

If you’d like, I can pull the latest official forecasts now and summarize the current projected ranges by neighborhood or by day.