Latest on this morning's blizzard across northern Illinois

Blizzard Update: 

Radar imagery continues to depict the heaviest snow focused along the I-39 corridor as of 4AM. 

Winds are steadily increasing as this storm system moves into and intensifies over the Great Lakes. This will likely result in treacherous and dangerous travel conditions throughout the morning.  

The entire Stateline areas remains under a Blizzard Warning until 1PM this afternoon. 
 

   

Travel Impacts:

Per IDOT and WIDOT, roads across the region are completely snow-covered. During my travels, the roads were completely snow-covered, particularly once outside the city limits.  

 

 

The worst will be during the morning hours, primarily before mid-morning where snowfall rates could be as high as 1" to 1.5" per hour. 

This, along with winds up to 45-55 mph will likely leave visibility under one mile for many, nearing white-out conditions. This will also make blowing and drifting snow a big concern. So PLEASE take it slow if you must be out this morning. 

Snowfall rates will gradually lower as we approach midday, staying below .50" per hour this afternoon. Extra caution is still warranted for those traveling as winds remain quite breezy into the evening commute later today. Snow showers will finally taper off this evening, leaving us with decreasing clouds overnight. This will result in a VERY cold start to our Tuesday, leaving overnight lows in the single digits and wind chills below zero. Values could be as low as -10 degrees. 

Next Snow Chance:  

Models showcase another chance for snow showers arriving late Tuesday into Wednesday. Fortunately, this is a much weaker system so it won't amount to what we are waking up to this morning.