Special Weather Statement Illinois, Indiana | Effective 03/16/2026 08:56

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 10:56AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 16, 2026 - 8:56am
Expires: 
March 16, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
Snow showers, briefly heavy at times, continue across the area late this morning, including along and east of Interstate 55. This combined with northwest winds gusting up to 35 mph are resulting in periods of sharply reduced visibility to one quarter mile or less. Use caution if traveling and be prepared for suddenly changing conditions. Allow extra time to reach your destination safely. Reduce speed and keep a safe following distance when driving in poor conditions. Additional snow showers may persist through this evening.
Area Description: 
Kankakee; Iroquois; Ford; Lake; Porter; Newton; Jasper; Benton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL