Major Storm System Could Bring Snow To Illinois: See Forecast

ILLINOIS — Dreary, gloomy weather will continue for the start of the week before a major storm system moves across most of the Midwest toward the end of the week.

Monday will be cloudy all day, with a high of 41, according to the National Weather Service. Tuesday will still be cloudy, and also blustery, as gusts up to 30 mph are expected.

"Cold, soaking rainfall" is in the forecast for Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, the weather service said on its Twitter.

Rain will start to ease by Wednesday afternoon, although some showers could continue Wednesday night, according to the weather service. Wednesday will be the warmest day of the week, with a high of 53.

A major storm system will move across the Midwest this week as well, bringing a forecasted 24 inches of snow to North and South Dakota. Illinois will be affected by rain and even some thunderstorms in southern Illinois, according to AccuWeather.

As the end of the week approaches on Thursday, a chance of snow is possible Thursday night, mainly north of Interstate 80.

AccuWeather said "poor weather may lead to significant travel disruptions" on Thursday, and gave an 88 percent chance of precipitation on Thursday night. Little or no accumulation is expected.

A chance of snow will close out the week on Friday, and "roads could be slippery," according to AccuWeather. Snow showers are possible Friday night as well, although little accumulation is expected.