WWUS43 KLOT 012050 WSWLOT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 250 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022 /O.CON.KLOT.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220102T0600Z/ Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-La Salle-Kendall- Northern 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, Joliet, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, and Mokena 250 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow, falling heavily at times, with developing blowing snow and dangerous travel expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are expected. Northeast winds could gust up to 35 mph this afternoon and evening. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel could become very difficult. Blowing snow after sunset this evening could significantly reduce visibility, especially in open areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow rates are expected through about 9 PM this evening. 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/gpijv |