More Snow To Start The Week, Winter Temps Move In: IL Weather

ILLINOIS — After a day of rain, thunderstorms and even tornadoes to start the month of December, many Chicagoland areas remain under flood watches and warnings. According to the National Weather Service, Cook, La Salle, Will, Lake, Boone and Ogle counties have a flood advisory in place until Monday, and many other areas have watches and warnings for floods.

The NWS said Chicago got 1.13 inches of rain on Dec. 1, bringing the year's total rainfall to 47.07 inches and making 2018 the fourth-wettest year on record.

While the Chicago area had heavy rain and some storms Saturday, south central Illinois had reports of tornadoes. Multiple outlets were reporting a tornado causing significant damage in Taylorville, Illinois, located about 30 miles southeast of Springfield.

With temperatures once again cooling down, the rain should stay away, but we could see some light snow this week. Light snow is possible Monday, and the expected high for the day is 36 degrees, according to the NWS.

Tuesday and Wednesday should be dry and sunny with temps getting up to 34 and 33 degrees, respectively. There is once again a chance for light snow on Thursday, and Friday will be sunny but the coldest day of the week with a high of 27 degrees.

Here is a more detailed look at your weather for this week:

• MONDAY: A slight chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of snow after 3 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 34. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
• MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
• TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
• TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
• WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
• WEDNESDAY NIGHT: A slight chance of snow after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
• THURSDAY: A chance of snow before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
• THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
• FRIDAY: Sunny, with a high near 27.
• FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 17.