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Fresh Snow and Temperature Outlook Ahead of Christmas Day

If you are looking for fresh snow by Christmas morning or are curious about potential travel disruptions, the best chances for at least 1" of new snowfall early this week exist across the mountainous West, Great Lakes, and Northeast. Otherwise, temperatures this last full week of December will average above normal for much of the lower 48 states. Read More >

A strong quick moving snow system moved over northern Illinois and northwest Indiana early on the morning of Monday, January 28. The snowfall continued through the morning commute, making travel difficult and slow.   

 

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