The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued an alert about a winter storm hitting the Fox Valley sometime around noon today and potentially continuing through Sunday if lake effect snow persists.
Forecasts indicate that the region will likely see 4″- 9″ of snowfall during this period, with the heaviest period being Saturday afternoon and into the evening.
Potentially Hazardous Ice This Morning
This morning, drivers are warned that a light, icy drizzle will make roads slick in many places.
Deep Freeze Sunday and Monday
Once snow tapers on Sunday, temps will nosedive with wind chills Monday morning ranging from 0 to -20 F! In addition, ice will likely develop on area rivers with a threat for freeze-up ice jams on the Rock, Fox, and Kankakee rivers.
We will provide updates if conditions change.
