(11:00PM – Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024) Tuesday night update on the storm system moving through the region that will continue to bring accumulating snow and high winds to portions of the state from tonight through Thursday morning.
Update…
•With this update, we have slightly expanded minor snowfall accumulations ont he snowfall forecast. These changes were made based on the latest weather model guidance.
•With this update, no changes were needed with on the high wind forecast, as the going forecast is on track.
Timing & Location…
•Snow Event: Tuesday Night – Wednesday Evening, April 2-3rd.
•High Wind Event: Tuesday Night – Early Thursday Morning, April 2-4th.
Impacts…
•Another round of snow, which will be more widespread, will affect portions of Northern and Central Illinois later Tuesday night through Wednesday. With marginal temperatures, precipitation may mix with or change back over to rain at times during the day on Wednesday, especially across Central Illinois.
•With very marginal temperatures expected for this period, snow will be of a heavy and wet consistency. The most efficient accumulation will be on colder surfaces.
•Total event snowfall accumulation will range from a dusting to 1-3” for much of Northern and Central Illinois. The one exception will be across Northwestern Illinois, where heavier snow fell Tuesday afternoon, boosting accumulation totals. Final snowfall accumulation here will range from 2-5” to 4-7”.
•A period of high winds is likely, with wind gusts ranging from 30-50MPH expected. The highest winds will be in the Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening timeframe.
•The high winds will have the potential to blow around light weight/loose items and cause minor tree damage.
