Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 17 at 3:20AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 17, 2026 - 1:20am
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
At 318 AM CDT, NWS meteorologists were tracking a narrow band of
snow stretching from Lisbon to Manhattan, Wilmington, and Momence,
Illinois. The is nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Rapidly changing conditions, with visibility below one half
of a mile and quick accumulations of snow on roadways.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...The combination of localized low visibility and quick
accumulations on roadways will lead to localized hazardous
travel conditions.
Locations impacted include...
Joliet, New Lenox, Bourbonnais, Yorkville, Bradley, Morris,
Channahon, Minooka, Manteno, Braidwood, Wilmington, Coal City,
Peotone, Momence, Shorewood, Manhattan, Diamond, Elwood, Lakewood
Shores, Grant Park, Newark, Hopkins Park, Preston Heights,
Millington, and Sun River Terrace.
Instruction:
Travel at safe speeds and following distances, and prepare for
rapidly changing visibility.
Area Description:
Kendall; Grundy; Kankakee; Northern Will; Southern Will; Eastern Will
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: