Chicago Weather: Winter Storm Watch issued for area beginning Tuesday; up to 8 inches of snow possible

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Sunday may have been the warmest day of the year, but temperatures will fall into single digits this week.

The Chicago area could see up to 8 inches of snow this week, as another winter storm is expected to push though the area.

A Winter Storm Watch will go into effect from Tuesday, February 25 at 9 a.m. until Wednesday, February 26 at 12 p.m. for parts of the Chicago area in Illinois.

The heaviest snow will fall Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning, with up to 8 inches of accumulation possible, ABC7 Meteorologist Phil Schwarz said.

Monday will be significantly colder than this weekend, with temperatures in the 30s and a wind coming in off the lake. Light rain is expected to develop late in the day.