Precipitation headed to Chicagoland overnight into Friday, significant snowfall could drop north of city

It may be officially spring now, but winter isn’t done yet.

A late-season winter storm is headed for Chicagoland overnight into Friday, though any significant snowfall totals should be limited to northern counties and into Wisconsin.

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued from 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday for McHenry County, as well as for other counties northwest of Chicagoland and into southern Wisconsin. There is no advisory for Lake County yet, but that could change. The storm is projected to drop 1-4 inches of wet, slushy snow for areas under advisory.

As for the city, a wintry mix could impact both morning and evening commutes Friday. Areas further south will see just rain Friday, with temperatures warmer than to the north.

Thursday, meanwhile, will be a calm day, with highs in the low 40s. The average high for March 21 in Chicagoland is 49.

Forecast

TODAY: Mostly cloudy, 10% chance of isolated shower, winds E at 5-10 mph. High: 41.

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy, slight chance rain/snow, winds ESE at 5-10 mph. Low: 32.

TOMORROW: Cloudy, rain/snow, wide temp range, winds N at 5-10 mph, gusts to 15. High: 43.