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WMBD/WYZZ Chief Meteorologist Chris Yates is proud to be Your Local Weather Authority for Central Illinois.

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Chris Yates - WMBD Chief Meteorologist
2 days
A few snow reports from Central Illinois. Towanda - 3.0" Macomb - 3.0" N. Peoria - 3.0" Farmington - 2.8" Bloomington - 2.5" Peoria (WMBD) - 2.3" Avon - 2.1" N. Shirley - 2.0" East Peoria - 1.6"
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Chris Yates - WMBD Chief Meteorologist
2 days
Snow is starting to wrap up west of the Illinois River. Snow should end from west to east through 11 pm with some lingering flurries possible through midnight. Once the snow ends in your area let us know how much you picked up! Posted 8:11 pm 12/1/25
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@iembot_ilx
IEMBot ILX
2 days
At 7:10 PM CST, 2 E Bloomington [Mclean Co, IL] NWS Employee reports Snow of 2.00 Inch #ilwx https://t.co/s2DaDpDtll
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@ChicagoMWeather
Chicago & Midwest Storm Chasers
2 days
Heavy snow reports across Illinois near Pontiac, IL, along the I-55 corridor. Slick conditions are causing vehicles to slide into ditches; travel is hazardous. If you must drive, reduce speed, increase following distance, and use headlights. Consider delaying travel until
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Chris Yates - WMBD Chief Meteorologist
2 days
No major changes to the ongoing snowfall forecast with 2-4 inches of snow expected across much of the area. I did reduce amounts along I-80 where 4 inches of snow will be harder to achieve, but I'd still anticipate 2-3 inches in this area as well.
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Chris Yates - WMBD Chief Meteorologist
2 days
No major changes to the ongoing snowfall forecast with 2-4 inches of snow expected across much of the area. I did reduce amounts along I-80 where 4 inches of snow will be harder to achieve, but I'd still anticipate 2-3 inches in this area aswell.
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Chris Yates - WMBD Chief Meteorologist
2 days
Snow is beginning to spread into Central Illinois and will continue through Monday evening. Snow will stick to pavement almost immediately and will result in slick travel for the evening commute. Please allow extra time to reach your deistinations. Snow accum. 2-4" expected.
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Chris Yates - WMBD Chief Meteorologist
4 days
We've got thundersnow between Springfield and Quincy! This burst of heavy snow should reach I-74 by 2 pm. Snowfall rates could exceed 1 inch an hour where thundersnow occurs. Posted 1:16 pm 11/29/25
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Chris Yates - WMBD Chief Meteorologist
4 days
Bands of heavier snow continue to push northeast across the area and road condtions are deteriorating. Periods of heavy snow will continue through early evening, travel is not advised. Posted 12:38 pm 11/29/25
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@Central_IL_Wx
And☈ew G☈iffiths
4 days
4.2” of snow in Metamora as of 11am @NWSLincolnIL #ilwx
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Chris Yates - WMBD Chief Meteorologist
5 days
Periods of heavy snow will impact Central Illinois on Saturday. We'll update the forecast as needed throughout the day. https://t.co/OJNT77vdFY
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@WMBDNews
WMBD News
7 days
A storm system is expected to roll through Central Illinois following Thanksgiving bringing widespread accumulating snow to much of the Midwest
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Peoria, Ill (WMBD) — A storm system is expected to roll through Central Illinois following Thanksgiving bringing widespread accumulating snow to much of the Midwest. The storm is expected to …
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Chris Yates - WMBD Chief Meteorologist
7 days
While snow is on the way this weekend, Thanksgiving will remain dry! It will be cold however with temperatures in the mid 30s and a bit of a breeze from the west-northwest at 10-20 mph. Posted 2:49 pm 11/26/25
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Chris Yates - WMBD Chief Meteorologist
8 days
The next band of showers is moving in from the west as the Canadian cold front moves into the area. Winds will turn gusty and temperatures will drop once the front moves through, a few flurries will be possible late tonight and early Wednesday morning. Posted 5:52 pm 11/25/25
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Chris Yates - WMBD Chief Meteorologist
9 days
Scattered rain showers will develop across the region throughout the afternoon and evening and remain possible through sunrise Tuesday. A few additional showers will be possible Tuesday evening as another cold front passes through the region.
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@NWSLincolnIL
NWS Lincoln IL
10 days
Areas of dense fog expected overnight into Monday morning in central and southeast IL. Visibility below one quarter mile at times. #ILwx
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Chris Yates - WMBD Chief Meteorologist
13 days
Much cooler air arrives Wednesday leaving us with highs in the 40s and 30s, and lows in the 20s, through Thanksgiving and the following weekend.
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Chris Yates - WMBD Chief Meteorologist
13 days
A few rain showers will impact the area on Friday but rainfall amounts will remain light (less than 0.25" area wide). We'll see some welcome sunshine over the weekend with warmer temperatures before another system brings more rain late Monday and Tuesday.
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Chris Yates - WMBD Chief Meteorologist
13 days
Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for portions of Central Illinois through 9 am Friday. Visibility reductions below a quarter mile should be expected overnight and into the Friday morning commute. Posted 8:06 pm 11/20/25
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Chris Yates - WMBD Chief Meteorologist
13 days
Dense fog is currently impacting Bloomington/Normal with visibility down to a quarter of a mile. Motorist on I-74 are advised to be prepared for intermitten drops in visibility throughout the evening area wide. Posted 6:07 pm 11/20/25
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