Thursday, December 22, 2022

Hazardous Weather Outlook for McHenry Co., IL

FLUS43 KLOT 221026
HWOLOT

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
426 AM CST Thu Dec 22 2022


Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-
La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-
Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton-
426 AM CST Thu Dec 22 2022 /526 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of North Central
Illinois...Northeast Illinois and Northwest Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

Significant Snow Risk this afternoon and evening.
Significant Blowing Snow Risk tonight.
Significant Excessive Cold Risk tonight.
Elevated Non Thunderstorm Wind Risk tonight.

DISCUSSION...

Dangerous travel conditions are expected to quickly develop late
this morning through this afternoon as snow spreads over the area
and temperatures plummet behind a powerful Arctic front. Icy
road conditions will create very hazardous travel by mid to late
afternoon. Blowing and drifting snow due to strong west winds will
also create hazardous conditions late this afternoon and tonight.
Near blizzard conditions are possible tonight, especially in open
areas.

Temperatures will rapidly fall this afternoon, with sub-zero
temperatures expected for much of the area by early evening and
wind chill values of 30 to 40 below zero late tonight into Friday
morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Friday...
Significant Excessive Cold Risk.
Elevated Non Thunderstorm Wind Risk.
Significant Blowing Snow Risk.
Limited Snow Risk.
Saturday...
Elevated Excessive Cold Risk.
Elevated Blowing Snow Risk.
Limited Non Thunderstorm Wind Risk.
Limited Ice Jam Flood Risk.
Sunday...
Elevated Excessive Cold Risk.
Limited Ice Jam Flood Risk.
Monday and Tuesday...
Limited Ice Jam Flood Risk

DISCUSSION:

Dangerous travel conditions are expected to continue through
Friday night due to a combination of falling snow and blowing
snow and bitterly cold temperatures. Near blizzard conditions are
possible Friday and Friday night, especially in open areas.
Conditions may become life threatening for anyone who becomes
stranded.

Very strong winds Friday may result in some tree damage and power
outages. Dangerously low wind chills are expected Friday through
Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight.


https://wxn.io/xklax

Winter Storm Warning for McHenry Co., IL until 6:00 AM CST 12/24

WWUS43 KLOT 220945
WSWLOT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
345 AM CST Thu Dec 22 2022



/O.CON.KLOT.WS.W.0005.221222T1500Z-221224T1200Z/
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-La Salle-Kendall-
Grundy-Livingston-
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, Pontiac, Dwight, and Fairbury
345 AM CST Thu Dec 22 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow producing intermittent white out
conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches,
most of the snow occurring this afternoon and evening. Winds
gusting as high as 50 mph expected. Wind chill values of 25 to
35 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northeast
Illinois.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Falling or blowing snow will result in white out
conditions with zero visibility at times, making travel
extremely difficult. Power outages will also be possible as a
result of strong wind gusts to 50 mph. Roads will quickly become
ice covered as temperatures rapidly fall late this morning into
early afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30
to 40 below zero tonight through Friday night can cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

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/b6qny

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Winter Storm Warning for McHenry Co., IL until 6:00 AM CST 12/24

WWUS43 KLOT 220309
WSWLOT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
909 PM CST Wed Dec 21 2022



/O.CON.KLOT.WS.W.0005.221222T1500Z-221224T1200Z/
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-La Salle-Kendall-
Grundy-Livingston-
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, Pontiac, Dwight, and Fairbury
909 PM CST Wed Dec 21 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO
6 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow producing occasional white out
conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5
inches, most of the snow occurring Thursday. Winds gusting as
high as 50 mph expected. Wind chill values of 25 to 35 below
zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northeast
Illinois.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Falling or blowing snow may result in white out
conditions with zero visibility at times, making travel
extremely difficult. Power outages will also be possible as a
result of strong wind gusts to 50 mph. Roads will likely
quickly become ice covered as temperatures rapidly fall on
Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25
to 35 below zero are likely Thursday night through Friday
night. Wind chills of this magnitude can cause frostbite on
exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

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/9lacs

Hazardous Weather Outlook for McHenry Co., IL

FLUS43 KLOT 212154
HWOLOT

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
354 PM CST Wed Dec 21 2022


Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-
La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-
Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton-
354 PM CST Wed Dec 21 2022 /454 PM EST Wed Dec 21 2022/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of North Central
Illinois...Northeast Illinois and Northwest Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

Limited Snow Risk northwest Illinois.

DISCUSSION...

Snow is expected to develop across northwest Illinois tonight and
may result in a dusting of snow for areas around and west of I-39
prior to sunrise Thursday.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Thursday afternoon and evening...
Significant Excessive Cold Risk.
Significant Snow Risk.
Elevated Non Thunderstorm Wind Risk.
Thursday night and Friday...
Significant Excessive Cold Risk.
Significant Blowing Snow Risk.
Elevated Non Thunderstorm Wind Risk.
Limited Snow Risk.
Saturday...
Elevated Excessive Cold Risk.
Elevated Blowing Snow Risk.
Limited Non Thunderstorm Wind Risk.
Limited Ice Jam Flood Risk.
Sunday...
Elevated Excessive Cold Risk.
Limited Ice Jam Flood Risk.
Monday and Tuesday...
Limited Excessive Cold Risk.
Limited Ice Jam Flood Risk.

DISCUSSION:

Dangerous travel conditions are expected Thursday through Friday
night due to a combination of accumulating snow and blowing snow
and temperatures becoming bitterly cold. Icy roads will likely
develop as temperatures plummet on Thursday behind a powerful
Arctic front. Near blizzard conditions are possible Thursday night
through Friday night, especially in open areas. Conditions may
become life threatening for anyone who becomes stranded.

Very strong winds Thursday night into Friday may result in some
tree damage and power outages. Dangerously low wind chills are
expected Thursday night through Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight.


https://wxn.io/0jqxm

Winter Storm Warning for McHenry Co., IL until 6:00 AM CST 12/24

WWUS43 KLOT 212118
WSWLOT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
318 PM CST Wed Dec 21 2022



/O.CON.KLOT.WS.W.0005.221222T1500Z-221224T1200Z/
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-La Salle-Kendall-
Grundy-Livingston-
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, Pontiac, Dwight, and Fairbury
318 PM CST Wed Dec 21 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO
6 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow producing occasional white out
conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches,
most of the snow occurring Thursday. Winds gusting as high as
50 mph expected. Wind chill values of 25 to 35 below zero
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northeast
Illinois.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Falling or blowing snow may result in white out
conditions with zero visibility at times, making travel
extremely difficult. Power outages will also be possible as a
result of strong wind gusts to 50 mph. Roads will likely
quickly become ice covered as temperatures rapidly fall on
Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25
to 35 below zero are likely Thursday night through Friday
night. Wind chills of this magnitude can cause frostbite on
exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

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/m9hp2

Winter Storm Warning for McHenry Co., IL until 6:00 AM CST 12/24

WWUS43 KLOT 211641
WSWLOT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1041 AM CST Wed Dec 21 2022



/O.UPG.KLOT.WS.A.0006.221222T1500Z-221224T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.WS.W.0005.221222T1500Z-221224T1200Z/
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-La Salle-Kendall-
Grundy-Livingston-
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, Pontiac, Dwight, and Fairbury
1041 AM CST Wed Dec 21 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow producing occasional white out
conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 50 mph expected. Wind chill values of
25 to 35 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northeast
Illinois.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Falling or blowing snow may result in white out
conditions with zero visibility at times, making travel
extremely difficult. Power outages will also be possible as a
result of strong wind gusts to 50 mph. Roads will likely quickly
become ice covered as temperatures rapidly fall on Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25
to 35 below zero are likely Thursday night through Friday night.
Wind chills of this magnitude can cause frostbite on exposed
skin in as little as 20 minutes.

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/d4hg6

Hazardous Weather Outlook for McHenry Co., IL

FLUS43 KLOT 211031
HWOLOT

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
431 AM CST Wed Dec 21 2022


Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-
La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-
Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton-
431 AM CST Wed Dec 21 2022 /531 AM EST Wed Dec 21 2022/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of North Central
Illinois...Northeast Illinois and Northwest Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

Limited Snow Risk northwest Illinois.

DISCUSSION...

Snow is expected to develop across northwest Illinois tonight and
may result in a dusting of snow for areas around and west of I-39
prior to sunrise Thursday.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Thursday afternoon and evening...
Elevated Snow Risk.
Elevated Blowing Snow Risk.
Limited Non Thunderstorm Wind Risk.

Thursday night and Friday...
Significant Excessive Cold Risk.
Significant Blowing Snow Risk.
Elevated Non Thunderstorm Wind Risk.
Elevated Lakeshore Flood Risk Porter County.
Limited Snow Risk.

Saturday...
Elevated Excessive Cold Risk.
Elevated Blowing Snow Risk.
Limited Non Thunderstorm Wind Risk.
Limited Ice Jam Flood Risk.

Sunday...
Elevated Excessive Cold Risk.
Limited Ice Jam Flood Risk.

DISCUSSION:

Dangerous travel conditions are expected Thursday through Friday
night due to a combination of accumulating snow and blowing snow
and temperatures becoming bitterly cold. Icy roads will likely
develop as temperatures plummet on Thursday behind a powerful
Arctic front. Blizzard conditions are possible Thursday night
through Friday night, especially in open areas. Conditions may
become life threatening for anyone who becomes stranded.

Very strong winds Thursday night into Friday may result in some
tree damage and power outages. Dangerously low wind chills are
expected Thursday night through Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight.


https://wxn.io/4kjg0