The most significant lake-effect snow is expected in Lake County, Illinois, with generally 3 to 5 inches of snow possible.
Early morning commuters will want to be alert for icy road conditions as a wintry mix of snow and freezing rain moves in on Monday morning.
As Illinoisans return to the office after the holiday season, their Monday blues might be further magnified by lake-effect snow on the tail end of a major, disruptive snowstorm that slammed the central United States and by below-normal temperatures later in the week.
While some areas won't see much snowfall or any at all, a band of lake-effect snow is expected to develop starting Sunday night, possibly dumping several inches of snow in far northeastern Illinois.
As Chicago Public Schools students wrap up a two-week holiday break, snow could welcome them back into the classroom on Monday. Meanwhile, South Shore high-rise residents dealt with a power outage amid sub-freezing temperatures Sunday.
Lake-effect snow is going to be the worry most of the day in Chicago and even into the early evening hours as well.
Sunday won’t offer much relief, with cloudy skies dominating throughout the day. Highs will barely reach the mid-20s. Lake effect snow is expected to develop Sunday night and continue into Monday. Keep an eye on the forecast, as this snow could bring some accumulation and make for tricky travel conditions. Stay tuned!
The city has opened several warming centers for public use amid lake-effect snow and freezing temperatures this week.
Officials warn of 3-to-6 inches of snow in the area, with the main impacts felt to the east of Interstate 94, according to the advisory. Other parts of the Chicago area could also see lake-effect ...
Untreated roads will be slippery as freezing drizzle sets the stage for more snow to come, a local meteorologist said.
Some areas of the U.S. may see temperatures as low as -20 or -30 degrees early next week as arctic air from Siberia rolls in.