This morning, we're seeing some patchy blowing snow due to lingering gusty winds. As we move through the day, a strong cold front will sweep across Northern Illinois and the Lower Great Lakes. Ahead of this system, there's a low chance for some snow showers, but significant accumulation isn't expected.

Temperatures are set to plummet significantly starting Wednesday night and will remain well below normal through the weekend. The coldest period will likely be Thursday, with wind chills plunging to around -10 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit, especially during the morning and again on Thursday evening. These are dangerously cold conditions, and we urge everyone to take precautions if they need to be outdoors.

We'll see a slight moderation as we approach Friday morning before the frigid pattern r

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