The Chicago area has gotten a bit of a reprieve from snow lately, but that’s going to change with multiple chances of accumulating snow in coming days.

What a difference 24 hours makes! From highs in the upper 40s and low 50s on Tuesday to snow squalls, heavy lake effect, and wind chills near zero today.

Visibility in downtown Chicago was reduced as quick bursts of snow blew through the area this morning. The Windy City is currently experiencing a system dumping heavy snow on the area, causing ground stops at major airports like O'Hare International.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Heavy lake-effect snow is expected Wednesday and Thursday in northwest Indiana. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 7 a.m. ET Wednesday until 1 p.m. ET Thursday for La Porte County, Indiana and Berrien County, Michigan.

A snow squall warning was issued with whiteout conditions across the Chicago area during the Wednesday morning rush.

Chicago faces rain today with a 90% chance of precipitation, followed by a weekend cooldown and possible snow.

The National Weather Service warns snow, wind, and cold could shape the Packers vs. Bears playoff game at Soldier Field this Saturday night.

Snow showers and patchy blowing snow is expected to continue in the Chicagoland area Wednesday as temperatures fall into the high teens in the night hours, weather officials said.

Chicago experiences its last mild day before a cold front brings cooler air and potential snow showers to the region.