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Headline: Special Weather Statement issued December 23 at 3:45AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Description: Light rain or drizzle may develop east of I-57 after sunrise this morning. With temperatures generally expected to remain near freezing for a few hours this morning, any precipitation that materializes may cause icy and slippery conditions to... more
Effective: Monday, December 23, 2024 - 01:45
Expires: Monday, December 23, 2024 - 07:00
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Sender: NWS Chicago IL
Headline: Special Weather Statement issued December 22 at 10:54PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Description: Drizzle may develop across the area around sunrise Monday morning. With temperatures generally expected to remain at or below freezing through mid-morning, any drizzle that forms may cause icy and slippery conditions to develop on untreated or... more
Effective: Sunday, December 22, 2024 - 20:54
Expires: Monday, December 23, 2024 - 01:30
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Sender: NWS Chicago IL
Headline: Special Weather Statement issued December 22 at 2:47PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Description: Drizzle may develop across the area prior to sunrise Monday morning. With temperatures expected to remain at or below freezing through mid-morning, any drizzle that forms will result in icy and slippery conditions on untreated or elevated surfaces.... more
Effective: Sunday, December 22, 2024 - 12:47
Expires: Sunday, December 22, 2024 - 21:00
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Sender: NWS Chicago IL
Headline: Special Weather Statement issued December 20 at 9:13PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Description: An ongoing band of lake effect snow will continue to produce sharply reduced visibilities and snow accumulations on roadways in Lake and Porter counties through 10-11 PM CST before shifting eastward. Roadways will remain slick even after the snow... more
Effective: Friday, December 20, 2024 - 19:13
Expires: Friday, December 20, 2024 - 22:00
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Sender: NWS Chicago IL
Headline: Special Weather Statement issued December 20 at 3:35PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Description: A band of lake effect snow is expected to move inland across northwest Indiana this evening and continue overnight, resulting in hazardous travel due to accumulating snow and sharply reduced visibility. Snowfall rates may approach 1 to 2 inches per... more
Effective: Friday, December 20, 2024 - 13:35
Expires: Friday, December 20, 2024 - 19:00
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Sender: NWS Chicago IL