PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – The National Weather Service has issued winter storm watches for much of Central Illinois, including Peoria and Bloomington, as a powerful winter storm is expected to develop by Tuesday bringing moderate to heavy snow to Central and northern Illinois.
Storm Impacts
Rain will change to light snow west of the Illinois River after 3 am Tuesday
Snow develops region-wide Tuesday with moderate to heavy snow possible
Snow will end from west to east on Wednesday
Widespread snow accumulations of 4-7 inches expected with locally higher amounts possible
Strong winds gusting up to 35 mph will create blowing and drifting snow
Combination of heavy snow and strong winds could lead to power outages.
