National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Rain or a wintry mix arrives later this evening for most, then transitions over to all snow late tonight into Friday morning. Snowfall totals of 2 to 6 inches are expected north and west of the Fox Valley, resulting in hazardous conditions for the Friday morning commute. Snowfall totals tapers off sharply as you head towards Lake Michigan. Gusty winds and a heavy wet snow could lead to sporadic power outages.
{2/19/2026 PM} Rain and a wintry mix will switch to snow late tonight into Friday morning. Heavy wet snow could occur in a narrow band north and west of the Fox Valley where 2 to 6 inches is expected resulting in a difficult Friday morning commute.