The first notable winter storm of 2025 is expected to hit Illinois this morning, with as much as 8 inches of snow expected in the Peoria area.

The winter storm warning started at 6 a.m. Wednesday and ends 3 a.m. Thursday for most of central Illinois. Morning and evening commutes are expected to be hazardous.

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Bradley University and Illinois Central College will have a remote learning days on Wednesday, the schools announced Tuesday night. All classes are virtual and the campuses are closed.

Bradley also announced its employees should "move to remote work," asking students and employees to check their email for more information.

Peoria was expected to apply liquid pretreatment to overpasses and hills overnight Tuesday, according to a release from the city. Snowplows will take over Wednesday morning and focus on primary roads and emergency snow routes . You can see a map of all the city's snow routes here . For the city's full plan on winter weather, tap here .

Multiple municipalities will put parking bans into effect for around central Illinois on Wednesday, including Peoria, Dunlap and Washington. Tap here for a complete list .

Peoria Public Schools will adjust their schedules because of the impending snow expected in the city. Here are the details, according to a Tuesday afternoon release from PPS .