A potent, vertically stacked low-pressure system has continued to move across the Midwest. This system resulted in the rain we saw over the weekend. Now that we are on the backside of this deep storm system, the threat now changes to snow and the winds. Thanks to a
cold front, temperatures started out 20° to 25° cooler compared to 24 hours ago. This allowed road temperatures to cool down overnight, so any snow that fell this morning could have made for a few slick spots. Along with snow sliding in, we will also saw some very gusty winds. As this system continues to transfer it's energy to a developing and strengthening low over the Great Lakes, the pressure gradient at the surface will continue to tighten up. Wind gusts throughout the day will peak around 35 MPH at times. This will result in
blowing snow and very cold wind chills. These gusty wind gusts will last into tonight and into Tuesday morning, so this will help
in dropping visibility and making any slick roadways more hazardous.
We will get a little bit of a break from the snow showers early on this afternoon. However, snow chances begin to increase once again starting this evening. The best chance for accumulating snow arrives overnight tonight into early Tuesday morning.
Accumulations should end up around 1"-2" for areas across the
Stateline. Temperatures will also be cold with lows dropping down in the 20's. This means another opportunity arrives for snow-covered roads and slick conditions for Tuesday's morning commute. So, it is essential to leave a bit earlier or plan ahead. The weather dries up and settles down in time for New Year's Eve
celebrations Tuesday night.
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