Several hours of “pretty intense snowfall” will drop upwards of seven inches of snow Monday in parts of the Chicago area, the NBC 5 Storm Team said, as a blizzard warning and winter weather advisories in Illinois continue.

A winter storm is bringing snow and gusty winds, creating difficult travel conditions on Chicago roads and at airports Monday.

Snow and strong winds are creating hazardous conditions across the Chicago area, with blizzard warnings in some counties. Totals of 2 to 6 inches are expected, with the highest amounts northwest of the city.

Rain doused South Side Irish parade-goers before festivities kicked off Sunday afternoon but didn't deter those donning shades of green in the pursuit of bagpipe music and free candy.

Several Chicago-area school districts announced closings Monday as a winter storm brought several inches and blizzard conditions to the region.

Snow overnight makes for a dicey commute Monday morning as roads in and around Chicago are covered with ice and snow. Road conditions maps on the Illinois Department of Transportation website show

Showers and thunderstorms, potentially severe, are expected Sunday afternoon before the rain turns to sleet overnight, according to the National Weather Service.

About 1-4 inches of snow is forecast to fall on Monday morning. A Blizzard Warning will impact parts of the area overnight.