Peoria, Ill. (WMBD) — Frigid temperatures will be over Central Illinois on Thursday, meanwhile a narrow band of snow will develop over the region bringing light accumulations and snow covered roads to the area.
Key Takeaways
- Wind chills below zero Thursday morning
- Snow expected between 10 am and 7 pm
- Snow covered roads could impact the evening commute for some areas
Snowfall Forecast
A narrow band of snow is expected over portions of central Illinois late Thursday morning through the early evening. This band will likely be somewhere between 30 and 60 miles wide and will make a slow drift east-northeast as it moves across the region between 10 am and 7 pm. Given the cold temperature profile of the atmosphere, this band of snow will produce moderate rates of snow at times resulting in a 10-20 miles swath of 1-2 inches of accumulation.
As of 6 pm Wednesday, this band of snow was expected to fall primarily south of a Galesburg to Pontiac line where accumulations up to 1 inch are expected. The axis of heavier snow (1-2 inches) looks to fall along a Macomb to Bloomington line. Given the narrow nature of this band, a subtle shift of 10-20 miles will be difference between a dusting and 2 inches of accumulation. While conditions should be fine for the morning commute, snow covered roads could be an issue in the afternoon and throughout the evening commute. Be sure to check up on road conditions before venturing out.