Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued January 4 at 1:59PM CST until January 6 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 4, 2025 - 11:59am
Expires:
January 5, 2025 - 3:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow likely near and south of a Beardstown to Paris
line. A high confidence (80% chance) of at least 6 inches of snow.
A medium confidence (40% chance) of at least 12 inches of snow.
Blowing snow likely with wind gusts up to 35 mph. Mixed
precipitation possible. A low confidence (30% chance) of at least
one tenth of an inch of ice near and south of US Highway 50.
* WHERE...Heavy snowfall across portions of central, east central,
southeast, and west central Illinois. Freezing rain and ice
accumulation confined to areas near and south of US Highway 50
across southeast Illinois.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
will impact the Monday morning commute.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
Illinois can be obtained on the Internet at
www.gettingaroundillinois.com
Area Description:
Fulton; Schuyler; Mason; Logan; De Witt; Piatt; Champaign; Vermilion; Cass; Menard; Scott; Morgan; Sangamon; Christian; Macon; Moultrie; Douglas; Coles; Edgar; Shelby; Cumberland; Clark; Effingham; Jasper; Crawford; Clay; Richland; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL