Massive Snowstorm Possible for Illinois and Wisconsin in 5 Days

It's still several days away and could change, but multiple weather forecasts are showing the possibility of blizzard-like conditions for Chicagoland and the Rockford region next week.

Multiple Days of Snow in the Latest Rockford Region Weather Forecast

We've heard this prediction before from meteorologists calling for a massive amount of snow in the Midwest and then we barely get a dusting, but according to these weather models, it's becoming more likely there will be significant accumulation with this storm.

Half a Foot of Snow for Rockford, Chicagoland in One Day

Early weather models are predicting a "major winter storm" and a massive amount of snow for northern Illinois and Wisconsin with 1 to 2 feet of accumulation in some forecasts.

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The Weather Channel is calling this system a "kitchen sink" storm that will throw everything at the country from snow, wind, rain, and heavy storms in the forecast.

The latest forecast for Rockford from the Weather Channel predicts about an inch of accumulation as snow begins on Monday night (1/8), another 3 to 5 inches during the day on Tuesday (1/9), and about another inch on Tuesday night.

Another round of snow is in the forecast for next Thursday (1/11) and Friday (1/12) when up to 4 more inches could accumulate.

Elevated Snow Risk for Rockford and Chicagoland

The National Weather Service says there's an "elevated snow risk" for northern Illinois on Monday and Tuesday of next week.

There remains a signal for an impactful storm system with snow and wind somewhere in the region next week, primarily late Monday night through Tuesday night. -N.W.S.

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