Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued January 3 at 1:16PM CST until January 6 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
January 3, 2025 - 11:16am
Expires:
January 4, 2025 - 3:15am
Description:
The latest forecast trends have reduced the overall amount of
snowfall and also shifted the storm track slightly further south.
* WHAT...Heavy snow likely. A high probability (between 60-80%
chance) of at least 6 inches of snow. Heavy mixed precipitation
possible. A medium probability (between 40-60% chance) of at least
one tenth of an inch of accumulating flat ice.
* WHERE...Heavy snowfall across portions of central, east central,
southeast, and west central Illinois. Freezing rain and ice
accumulation confined to areas along and south of Highway 50
across southeast Illinois.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
Area Description:
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