(11:30PM – Wednesday, January 8th, 2025) Wednesday night update on a storm system that will move south of the state, bringing an area of snow to a large portion of the state from Thursday night through Friday night. Snowfall accumulation will be likely across a large portion of the state during this timeframe.
Timing…
•Thursday night – Friday night, January 9-10th.
Location…
•Much of Illinois.
Impacts…
•Snowfall accumulation will range from as little as a dusting to as much as 2-5″ across a large portion of the state.
Update…
•With this update, we have adjusted northward snowfall accumulation zones across the state. We have also increased expected snowfall totals across far Southern Illinois. These changes were made based on increasing confidence and weather guidance trends today.
Discussion…
•As multiple disturbances move through the region and a storm system passes south of the state, an associated area of snow and snow showers will traverse the state during this timeframe.
•Snowfall will lead to snow covered roads and travel issues.
