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Special Weather Statement 12/22/2024 20:54 for Illinois, Indiana areas

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

Areas: Winnebago County IL, Boone County IL, McHenry County IL, Lake County IL, DeKalb County IL, Kane County IL, DuPage County IL, Kendall County IL, Grundy County IL, Kankakee County IL, Iroquois County IL, Cook County IL, Will County IL, Lake County IN, Porter County IN, Newton County IN, Jasper County IN, Benton County IN

Special Weather Statement 12/22/2024 12:47 for Illinois, Indiana areas

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

Special Weather Statement 12/20/2024 19:13 for Indiana areas

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

Areas: Lake County IN, Porter County IN

Special Weather Statement 12/20/2024 13:35 for Indiana areas

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

Areas: Lake County IN, Porter County IN

Special Weather Statement 12/20/2024 01:22 for Illinois, Indiana areas

Headline: Special Weather Statement issued December 20 at 3:22AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Description: Snow will continue across all of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana through mid morning. Snowfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible. Untreated surfaces will likely become snow covered and slick. Leave extra time to reach your destination and... more

Effective: Friday, December 20, 2024 - 01:22

Expires: Friday, December 20, 2024 - 07:00

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Moderate

Sender: NWS Chicago IL