Winter Weather Advisory from TUE 3:00 PM CST until WED 9:00 AM CST
December 28, 2020 9:26PM CST
Wintry weather is on its way to the Chicago area. The National Weather Service is forecasting snow for tomorrow afternoon and will continue through the evening before it changes to freezing rain. That combination of ice and snow could make for hazardous roads. Another storm system may bring more winter weather later in the week.
Issued By
Chicago – IL, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Portions of north central and northeast Illinois
Description
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY… WHAT…Snow, at times heavy in the early evening, transitioning to mixed precipitation including freezing rain. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 1 to 5 inches, highest from Interstate 88 and north. Ice accumulations of up to one to two tenths of an inch are possible away from the Lake Michigan shore and just inland. WHERE…Portions of north central and northeast Illinois. WHEN…From 3 PM Tuesday to 9 AM CST Wednesday. IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions and periods of sharply reduced visibility late Tuesday afternoon into the early to mid evening. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute and possibly the Wednesday morning commute. ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Some power outages are possible due to the combined effects of wet snow accumulation, some icing, and wind gusts up to 30 mph. In addition, the heavy wet nature of the snow may be difficult to shovel, especially where several inches accumulate. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.
More Information
…Several Inches of Snow and Some Freezing Rain Expected mid to late Tuesday afternoon through Early Wednesday Morning…
