Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 6:51PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 4:51pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...De Kalb and McHenry Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery
road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday
morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Instruction:
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be
obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel
extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your
vehicle.
Area Description:
McHenry; De Kalb
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL