CHICAGO – Central Illinoisans woke up to freezing temperatures Thursday morning with light snow expected to fall starting in the afternoon as well.
It's a very cold start to Thursday morning, with temperatures in the teens or single digits, and wind chill values ranging from about 5 above to 5 below zero. Bundle up if you're heading out this morning! #ILwx pic.twitter.com/pBqmg4oXNK
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) December 12, 2024
Light snow is expected to develop (mainly near/north of I-72) by late morning or midday, and continue into the afternoon. This could result in slippery road conditions for the evening commute. Temperatures will be cold today, but gradually warm into the weekend. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/WyvLFDsfLr
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) December 12, 2024
Even though snow fall is predicted to be less than an inch, the National Weather Service is warning drivers to be cautious while driving during the evening commute.
The Illinois State Police also reported “multiple crashes and slides off across I-72/I-74/I-57 in Macon, Piatt, and Champaign Counties due to slippery driving conditions caused by snow” and is urging drivers to “please slow down and take your time.”
Light snow is expected late morning through early evening, resulting in minor snow accumulations. While many locations will receive less than 1" of snow, a narrow band of 1 to 2" is possible. Slippery road conditions are possible during the evening commute! #ILwx pic.twitter.com/xOHUdjpeEX
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) December 12, 2024
Temperatures are expected to creep back up on Friday and the weekend with a chance of light rain.
Temperatures turn much colder tonight with wind chills dipping down near or below zero through Thursday morning. A few chances for precipitation will be seen through the weekend, with a narrow band of light snow on Thursday and a rain system Friday night into Saturday. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/FonMeevM4g
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) December 11, 2024