After much of the Chicago area saw a mild, yet sometimes snowy, weekend, even warmer temps are on the horizon. Temperature highs Monday will likely stay in the.
Models show as much as 3.6 inches is possible in areas like DeKalb, while southern suburbs, like Kankakee, are only expected to see a little more than inch of accumulation.
Snow could develop in the early afternoon and evening with a few inches of accumulation expected. An icy mix of snow and rain possible towards the Kankakee River Valley. In Chicago, more than 2 inches is possible.
Though some snow will likely accumulate, temperatures are expected to rise above freezing Sunday with highs in the mid 30s.
After chilly temperatures and snow, milder conditions will likely last through next week. Monday will bring more clouds, but Tuesday should have mostly sunny skies with highs reaching the low 40s.