Tracking Late December Winter Storm Expected to Impact the Northern Plains through the Northeast U.S.

A winter storm system will rapidly intensify over the Midwest on Sunday and track through the Great Lakes on Monday. Periods of heavy snow are anticipated across the Upper Great Lakes late Sunday and continuing into Monday. At least 1/10 inch of ice accumulation is expected from a wintry mix across much of the interior Northeast U.S. starting Sunday afternoon. Read More >

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Dense Fog This Morning

Thunderstorms This Morning

Winter Weather Advisory 3 PM Today to 9 AM Monday

Very Windy This Afternoon Through Monday

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will continue to develop and move quickly east to northeast at 50 MPH across areas south of I-80 through 10 AM. The stronger cells will be able to produce hail and lightning, with gusty winds a secondary threat. The passing cells will also be capable of producing locally heavy downpours and ponding water. Be aware of these storms this morning and stay/move indoors as they approach!

Dense fog reducing visibility down to a quarter mile or less will continue in areas north of Interstate 80 this morning, while it has improved south of I-80 as the rain moved in. The rain and increasing wind will help improve the fog north of Interstate 80 through noon.

A storm system will bring a risk of strong thunderstorms to parts of the area this morning through around noontime. The storms will have the potential to be strong with hail and gusty winds, mainly along and south of the Highway 34 corridor. Locally heavy downpours will also be possible. The better threat for isolated severe storms will be found across central Illinois.

Rain will change over to snow this afternoon behind a strong cold front. There may be a brief period of wintry mix in the transition. Then their will be rounds of mainly light snow through Monday morning, especially north of Interstate 80. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches north of Hwy 30, and an inch or less to the south. Of more impact will be greatly reduced visibility in rural and open areas as strong winds produce blowing snow. Also, plummeting temperatures may produce a flash-freeze making for icy roads and enhanced hazardous travel conditions. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon through 9 AM CST Monday morning.

A strong cold front will usher in very windy conditions this afternoon through Monday. Winds may gust up to 55 mph especially this evening and night when the highest wind gusts are expected. These winds will usher in bitter cold air with wind chills Sunday night and Monday morning in the range of around zero to 15 below! They will also blowing snow reduced visibility in areas that receive accumulating snow through tonight.

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Tracking Late December Winter Storm Expected to Impact the Northern Plains through the Northeast U.S.

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