CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — A fast-moving winter storm is expected to sweep across Illinois late Sunday into Monday morning, bringing snow, powerful winds, and the potential for dangerous travel conditions across large parts of the state. Meteorologists say rain will transition to snow Sunday night as colder air rapidly moves in behind a storm system.
The combination of falling snow and strong winds could create near whiteout conditions in some areas, particularly across northern and northwestern Illinois.
Rain Changing to Snow Sunday Night Across Illinois
Forecasters say precipitation will begin as rain across parts of Illinois Sunday before colder air arrives overnight. As temperatures fall, that rain is expected to transition into snow across much of the state late Sunday night and into early Monday morning.
Snow showers are expected statewide, though snowfall totals will vary depending on location. Northern Illinois, including communities such as Rockford, Galena, Sterling, and the Quad Cities region, may see the most significant snowfall totals from the system.
Several Inches Possible in Northwestern Illinois
Forecast projections suggest several inches of snow could accumulate across northwestern Illinois, particularly near the Illinois–Iowa border. Cities including Galena, Rockford, and areas surrounding the Quad Cities could experience the heaviest snowfall from the storm…