Snow expected across northern Illinois Tuesday
Huskie Pride sculpture stands in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commons coated with an early spring snowfall in April 2020.
December 29, 2020
DeKALB – A winter weather advisory has been issued for the northern Illinois area starting 3 p.m. Tuesday until 9 a.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Tuesday
On Tuesday, there will be a high chance of snow after 2 p.m. with a high of 30 degrees and wind gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%. There could be a one-inch accumulation of snow.
Hazardous travel conditions are possible Tuesday PM into Wednesday AM. Snow develops over the area late Tue then gradually changes to a wintry mix, including freezing rain overnight. Warmer air moves in on Wed helping end the icing threat during the day for most areas #ILwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/SsyNR93XDu
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) December 28, 2020
Wednesday
On Wednesday, rain is expected before 3 p.m., with a slight chance of snow. It will be a high of 35 degrees and cloudy. There’s a 50% chance of precipitation.
Thursday
On New Year’s Eve, it will be partly sunny and the high will be near 28 degrees.
Friday
New Year’s Day will see a high of 33 degrees and will be mostly cloudy. There is a high probability of rain, snow and freezing rain with possible sleet before 3 p.m. Snow is predicted between 3 and 4 p.m., and snow mixed with rain will likely appear after 4 p.m. It will continue to snow after 4 p.m.
Saturday
Saturday will see mostly sun with a high of 27 degrees.
Sunday
Sunday will see mostly sun with a high of 31 degrees.
