Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Winter Storm Warning for McHenry Co., IL until 09:00 AM CST 12/30

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WSWLOT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
313 AM CST Tue Dec 29 2020

...Several Inches of Snow and Some Freezing Rain Expected Mid to
Late This Afternoon Through Early Wednesday Morning...


/O.UPG.KLOT.WW.Y.0017.201229T2100Z-201230T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KLOT.WS.W.0002.201229T2100Z-201230T1500Z/
McHenry-Lee-De Kalb-
Including the cities of Crystal Lake, Algonquin, McHenry,
Woodstock, Dixon, DeKalb, and Sycamore
313 AM CST Tue Dec 29 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, at times heavy, transitioning to mixed
precipitation including freezing rain. Total snow and sleet
accumulations of 4 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of up to
one to two tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...McHenry, Lee and De Kalb Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow or slush and ice covered roads and
periods of sharply reduced visibility, especially late this
afternoon into the early to mid evening. The hazardous
conditions will impact this evening's commute and likely the
Wednesday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some power outages are possible due to
the combined effects of wet snow accumulation, some icing, and
wind gusts up to 30 mph. In addition, the heavy wet nature of
the snow may be difficult to shovel, especially where several
inches accumulate.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&
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