Snowfall Totals, When Snow Will Stop In IL

ILLINOIS — Snow is expected to continue through Tuesday afternoon as winter storm warnings as winter weather advisories are set to expire at 5 p.m. for most of the Chicago area. According to the National Weather Service, a band of light to moderate snow will taper away from Lake Michigan this afternoon.

Gusty winds may result in some blowing snow and poor visibility at times, as well as some slippery spots on roads, the weather service said.

Light or moderate snow is expected to continue or restart through much of Northern Illinois Tuesday morning before ending between 4 and 6 p.m. Heavier snow may develop closer to Lake Michigan.

Most towns have been reporting snowfall totals around 3 to 4 inches, with a few towns receiving closer to 6 inches of snow. Here are some snowfall totals reported Tuesday morning:

• Evanston, 6.1 inches
• St. Charles, 6 inches
• DeKalb, 5.5 inches
• Oak Park, 5 inches
• Lake Villa, 4.8 inches
• Lake Zurich, 4.8 inches
• Hoffman Estates, 4.5 inches
• Downers Grove, 4 inches
• Aurora, 4 inches
• Lisle, 4 inches
• Oak Lawn, 3.5 inches
• O'Hare, 3.1 inches
• Plainfield, 2.5 inches
• Lemont, 2.5 inches
• Mokena, 1.8 inches
• Manhattan, .5 inches

The rest of the week looks to be quieter, although some snow is expected Wednesday. Thursday and Friday will be sunny with highs near 30 degrees, according to the weather service.