Severe Storms and Winter Weather to Impact Chicago Area

Chicago residents should prepare for a dynamic weather pattern bringing thunderstorms, high winds, and a switch to snow overnight Sunday into Monday. A series of storms are expected to move through the region, followed by a wintry mix that could impact the morning commute.

Storm Timeline and Potential Impacts

According to ABC7 Accuweather Meteorologist Jaisol Martinez, the Chicago area can expect multiple rounds of storms. The first round is anticipated between 9 a.m. And noon on Sunday, with storms weakening as they move into the city. A second round is forecast to arrive between 4-9 p.m., bringing the primary concern of damaging wind gusts. Finally, a third round will move in around 1 a.m. Monday, transitioning to snow showers through the morning commute, potentially lasting until around 10 a.m.

Snowfall Potential and Weather Alerts

Snowfall accumulations of one to four inches are possible during Monday morning’s snow showers. Most of the Chicago area is under a Level 2 risk for severe weather, with northern and northwestern suburbs at a Level 1 risk.

Several weather alerts are in effect:

• Winter Weather Advisory: McHenry, Lake (IL), Northern Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and LaSalle counties from 10 p.m. Sunday through noon Monday.
• High Wind Warning: Kankakee County and Northwest Indiana from 10 a.m. Until 9 p.m. For wind gusts up to 60 mph.

Radar Information

Stay updated with the latest radar imagery for your specific area:

• Cook County Radar
• DuPage County Radar
• Will County Radar
• Lake County Radar (IL)
• Kane County Radar
• Northwest Indiana Radar

About Jaisol Martinez

Jaisol Martinez joined ABC 7 Chicago as a morning news weekend meteorologist in January 2023. Prior to this, she served as the weekend evening meteorologist at WHDH-TV in Boston, Massachusetts for four years. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology from Texas A&M University, graduating in 2015 . Martinez is also a graduate of El Paso high school and is originally from El Paso, Texas .