WWUS43 KLOT 312032 CCA WSWLOT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Chicago IL 232 PM CST Fri Dec 31 2021 /O.UPG.KLOT.WS.A.0005.220101T1200Z-220102T0600Z/ /O.COR.KLOT.WS.W.0005.220101T1500Z-220102T0600Z/ Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-La Salle-Kendall- Grundy-Northern Will-Southern Will-Eastern Will- Including the cities of Rockford, Belvidere, Crystal Lake, Algonquin, McHenry, Woodstock, Rochelle, Oregon, Byron, Dixon, DeKalb, Sycamore, Aurora, Elgin, Ottawa, Streator, La Salle, Mendota, Marseilles, Oswego, Yorkville, Plano, Morris, Coal City, Minooka, Joliet, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Mokena, Channahon, Manhattan, Wilmington, Crete, Peotone, and Beecher 232 PM CST Fri Dec 31 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Steady, blowing snow and dangerous travel expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected. Northeast winds could gusts up to 35 mph Saturday afternoon and evening. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to midnight CST Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow after sunset Saturday could significantly reduce visibility, especially in open areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The steadiest snow rates appear most likely between 2 and 8 PM Saturday. 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. && https://wxn.io/mmdvn |