Chicago, Illinois – A fresh round of accumulating snow is on the way for northern Illinois beginning Monday afternoon, with conditions expected to rapidly deteriorate during the evening rush and continue through early Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Chicago, snowfall rates may reach 1 to 2 inches per hour late Monday, particularly along and north of the I-80 corridor. Hazardous travel is likely along major interstates including I-55, I-80, I-88, and I-94, where snow-covered lanes and reduced visibility could make for dangerous conditions.
Areas at highest risk include the greater Chicago metro, Joliet, Aurora, Elgin, and northwest Indiana cities such as Hammond and Valparaiso. Winds may worsen visibility, especially in open stretches of I-57 and I-355. Commuters are urged to delay travel or allow significant extra time during peak periods Monday evening and Tuesday morning.
Snow is expected to taper by midday Tuesday, but slick roads and refreezing could persist through early Wednesday, especially on ramps, bridges, and untreated side roads.
Travelers should monitor real-time conditions, avoid non-essential trips, and give plow crews space to work. More advisories may be issued as this storm intensifies.
Five Day Forecast for Chicago, Illinois:
- Saturday Night: Snow rates tapering, low 22–29°F
- Sunday: Windy, chance of flurries, high 27–33°F, low 5–18°F
- Monday: PM snow, hazardous travel, high 22–28°F, low 11–20°F
- Tuesday: Snow lingers early, high 21–25°F, low 12–17°F
- Wednesday: Light snow north of I-80, high 28–31°F, low -1 to 14°F
