How Much Snow Will Crystal Lake, Cary Get Tuesday?

MCHENRY COUNTY, IL — A late season snow system is expected to sweep the Chicago area on Tuesday, but it looks like Crystal Lake and Cary will not be among the towns the hardest hit.

The snow, which will be mixed with rain at times, will spread across the area Tuesday morning and continue into the early evening. In Crystal Lake, there will be a chance of snow before 10 a.m. and then snow, and snow mixed with rain, likely as the day continues.

New snow accumulation of less than a half-inch is possible for Crystal Lake and Cary with accumulations over two inches possible elsewhere, according to the National Weather Service - Chicago.

The heaviest snowfall is expected to hit late on Tuesday afternoon and early evening. Slush could briefly affect roads primarily east of I-55, according to the National Weather Service.

But otherwise, minimal travel impacts are expected.

After the snow and slush comes the cold. A freeze watch has been issued from Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning for McHenry County as well as the Chicago area. Temperatures in the upper 20s are possible

Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing, according to the National Weather Service.

Residents are urged to take steps to plants from the cold. Exposed outdoor water pipes and hoses should be wrapped, drained or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing, according to the National Weather Service.

Here is a closer look at the weather for the coming days for Crystal Lake and Cary:

Monday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tuesday: A chance of snow before 10 a.m., then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Cloudy, with a high near 39. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7 p.m., then a chance of snow. Areas of frost after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday: A slight chance of snow showers before 9am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

Friday: A chance of showers after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Saturday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

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