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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Mid-Atlantic; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Scattered strong to severe storms, excessive rainfall, and flooding are expected across parts of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast today. Flood Watches are in effect. Heat will continue to impact the West today. Heat advisories are in effect for portions of the Intermountain West; and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect for portions of Arizona and southeast California. Read More >

Snow moved into the area late Sunday evening April 8 and continued through the early morning hours of Monday April 9.  Isolated snow showers developed during the afternoon of the 9th. Accumulations across northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana ranged from 0.5" to 2.5".  The snow was a higher ratio of snow-to-water, especially for April, led to the fluffy accumulations.  These accumulations were almost entirely on grass, trees, and elevated surfaces, while most pavement was too warm for accumulation, though some slick spots this morning were reported (likely from melting snow refreezing).  
Snowfall Map
Observed snowfall map

 

 

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