KARE 11's Weather Impact Alert remains in effect through Sunday, as travel continues to be difficult throughout the day and into Monday morning.

Strong winds up to 50 mph, possible severe thunderstorms and a rapid return to winter weather could impact the Finger Lakes and Western New York this week, according to the National Weather Service.

A cold front brings back colder air for our Monday forecast. The sky stays mostly cloudy and spotty snow showers will develop this afternoon.

Blizzard warnings and winter weather advisories were in effect Monday morning across much of the Chicago area, with heavy snow falling and wind gusts near 50 mph at times making for dangerous travel conditions for the morning rush hour commute.

From feeling like May to feeling like February. Wind, cold and snow return next!