Snow, Below Zero Wind Chill Possible For Chicago Area: NWS

ILLINOIS — Morning snow accumulation, mainly south of I-80, could make for a slippery commute in Illinois, with 1 to 3 inches of snow falling in some areas, the National Weather Service said.

A special weather statement for Grundy, southern Will, Kankakee and La Salle counties warned of possible snow through the afternoon, and below-freezing temperatures making conditions right for snow to accumulate on untreated roads and sidewalks.

Forecasters were warning motorists to leave extra travel time and prepare for slick travel in some places, with snow possible through 4 p.m. Friday. Snow is expected to end sooner closer to I-80.

Meanwhile, after weeks of unseasonably warm weather, a blustery Friday night could bring wind chills of -5 to 5 degrees, with a low of 10 degrees.

Saturday is also expected to be blustery, with wind chills of 0 to 15 degrees and a low of 25 degrees. Sunday will be breezy but slightly warmer, with a high of 42 and a low of 39 degrees.

The work week will bring a slight warm up, with highs near 50 degrees Monday and Tuesday.