As Illinoisans return to the office after the holiday season, their Monday blues might be further magnified by lake-effect snow on the tail end of a major, disruptive snowstorm that slammed the central United States and by below-normal temperatures later in the week.

A winter storm watch is expected in central Illinois starting Sunday afternoon and through to Monday, according to the National Weather Service. But so far, the Peoria area has been spared the snowfall seen elsewhere in the state.

The city of Collinsville has 16 new outdoor sirens and will be conducting tests on Friday ahead of severe weather season.

A massive winter storm is set to hammer a wide swath of the United States on Sunday and into Monday, while lake-effect snow could impact Chicago’s commute.

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The Peoria area had chances of snow on Sunday, with between 2-6 inches expected, according to NWS meteorologist John Bumgardner, who said the heaviest snow would fall near Springfield and Decatur. The heaviest snow was expected to fall between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.

The National Weather Service is forecasting that a winter storm will impact various Illinois communities this weekend, including, Vermilion, Piatt and Douglas counties. However, the storm may not be quite as harsh as previously expected,

The National Weather Service is forecasting below-freezing temperatures coupled with snow, sleet and freezing rain for much of Central Illinois beginning Sunday morning.

Up to 2 inches of snow could lead to slippery roads throughout Central Illinois on Tuesday morning, meteorologists warned. 🚨 Drivers, please slow down and give plenty of room to the other vehicles around you.

This storm system will pass farther south of our area, keeping snow more manageable. Higher amounts will fall in southeast Missouri and southern Illinois.

While snow is still headed to central Illinois, Peoria will likely avoid its deepest accumulations.