A winter weather warning has been issued for the Chicago area Thursday when wind-whipped snow is expected to fall much of the day, temperatures will drop 20 to 30 degrees within hours, and bridges and overpasses could suddenly freeze over. The powerful Arctic front is expected to drop 3 to 6 inches of snow, most of that Thursday afternoon and evening. But the real danger will be the wind and the cold, with possible white-out conditions with near zero visibility. But the real danger will be the wind and the cold, the weather service said, warning of white-out conditions with near zero visibility is some places. The blizzard condition and subzero cold could hearken back to Chicago’s infamous 2011 blizzard that left dozens of motorists stranded on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, according to Rich Guidice, executive director of the city’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Guidice and other leaders also urged residents to check on their neighbors through the weekend, especially those who are older or who have disabilities. “It’s critical for residents to be patient, take care of themselves and look out for each other,” Guidice said. “Staying connected is key to being safe.” Ahead of the storm, the city was deploying teams to reach out to people experiencing homelessness and urge them to head to a city warming center or shelter as the cold front bears down on the city. Read the full story through the link in our bio and swipe for a list of warming center locations across the city. Story: Dan Haar Photo: John White/Sun-Times