This post was updated Tuesday at 10:45 p.m. It will be updated as the National Weather Service updates its forecasts.
CHAMPAIGN – Forecasters say blowing snow is possible Tuesday night. Windy weather will move into Central Illinois on Wednesday, followed by much colder weather on Thursday.
01/04 [10:00 PM CST] Update: Portions of Knox, Stark, and Marshall counties are reporting blowing/drifting snow on roadways this evening. This will likely continue into Wednesday morning. Be careful out there! pic.twitter.com/JYJPme3Ros
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) January 5, 2022
A dusting of snow is possible across the region on Thursday. The more impactful snow accumulations will occur south of Interstate 70 into southern Illinois. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/1EO7NYj39l
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) January 5, 2022
Extreme cold temperatures will arrive Thursday evening into Friday morning. Wind chill values will range between -25 °F to -15 °F across central Illinois. Be sure to check-in with your vulnerable People, Pets, and Plants! #ILwx pic.twitter.com/SAsijwM6Tt
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) January 5, 2022
West winds will quickly increase Wednesday morning, with wind gusts frequently above 35 mph. A few gusts near 50 mph will be possible north of Interstate 74. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/rjCvJx2cSL
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) January 5, 2022
Blustery conditions have triggered weather advisories across central Illinois. Counties along and north of I-74 are in a Wind Advisory from Tonight through Wednesday afternoon. Gusty winds may exceed 45 mph at times, causing pockets of blowing snow and slippery roadways. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/1fIE5FpRq9
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) January 4, 2022