Winter Weather

A pair of winter storms expected this week could bring Central Illinois its biggest snowfall of the season so far.

When it feels like 20 below zero outside people are advised to stay inside, yet advocates who help the unhoused are braving the cold in Bloomington-Normal to help the roughly 130 people they estimate have no place inside to call home.

Here is a list of weather-related cancellations and schedule changes for Tuesday. You can send us more McLean County cancellations at news@wglt.org.

With predicted snow comes some relief from the cold. Highs are expected around 30 throughout the weekend.

State climatologist Trent Ford warns wet roads and dropping temperatures are a dangerous combination for drivers. Wind chills are expected to drop below zero this week.

The sudden freeze of ’36 came with a vengeance. It was like a wild prairie fire that snipped everything in its path. And woe to him who was far from human habitation.

Here is a list of weather-related cancellations and schedule changes for Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. You can send us more McLean County cancellations at news@wglt.org.

Last December tied for the fourth warmest on record in Bloomington-Normal. The National Weather Service says the Twin Cities averaged 38.3 degrees last month, and got only a trace of snow all month.

With so many “transplants” moving to Bloomington-Normal, WGLT wanted to gather some tips for safe winter driving. We got some help from Normal West driver's ed teacher Steve Price.

Bloomington-Normal is expecting to see 2 to 3 inches of snow starting overnight and through the day Wednesday. A winter weather advisory is in effect from 9 p.m. Tuesday until 6 p.m. Wednesday.