Despite the arrival of Spring, it seems that winter weather is not ready to bid us farewell just yet.
The chance of snowfall in and around the Stateline on Thursday night into Friday has been a topic of discussion for several days now. As the storm’s arrival gets closer, there have been minimal changes to the initial forecast.
The National Weather Service is confident that a significant amount of snow is heading our way. As a result, a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the northernmost counties of Illinois and all of southern Wisconsin. These advisories will be in effect from midnight tonight until midday Friday.
Snow is predicted to start developing around or shortly after midnight. At first, the snowfall will mainly be limited to areas along and north of US-20, while areas south of US-20 will experience minimal to no snowfall until sunrise.
As the morning progresses, the snow will gradually spread to the rest of the area, including the Stateline. By midday, nearly all of the Stateline will experience some amount of snowfall. The snow is expected to taper off or stop completely by the middle of the afternoon.
While this storm is not expected to be a major event, certain areas will still experience significant snowfall, with some spots receiving several inches of snow. Conversely, there will be other regions that see minimal or no accumulation of snow. Throughout the week, the forecast suggested that areas north of Rockford would receive the highest snowfall, while areas to the south would see less. This forecast remains unchanged. It is possible that certain communities, particularly those in southern Wisconsin or Illinois towns bordering Wisconsin, may receive 5 to 6 inches of snow, while areas along and south of Interstate 88 might only receive a trace amount. In general, most locations can expect to see between 2 to 4 inches of snow.
Although there will be strong winds, the snowfall is expected to be heavy and wet, which means that blowing and drifting should not be a major issue. However, the combination of limited visibility and slushy roads will make travel challenging, particularly on bridges, overpasses, rural roads, and residential streets. Thankfully, the temperature of the pavement is well above freezing, so there is no anticipation of icy conditions.
Saturday will be a calm day with plenty of sunshine. However, temperatures will be quite low due to a northerly wind.
Saturday night will bring a return of the active weather pattern, as a brief burst of snow is expected to pass through. Unlike the previous snowfall, this one is not expected to bring substantial accumulation. In the worst case scenario, some areas may see a light dusting to half an inch of snow.
A stronger system is expected to arrive later on Sunday and persist through Sunday night and Monday. The precipitation will start as snow but will swiftly change into a wintry mix and eventually turn into rain.
On Monday, temperatures will rise into the 60s, bringing with them a shift from snow to rain. Thunderstorms may even be a possibility, particularly in the afternoon or evening. Keep an eye out for updates!
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