Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Lincoln, IL

763 
WWUS43 KILX 231649
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1149 AM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...Heavy Snow expected Tonight into Saturday...

ILZ028-030-031-240000-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0001.180324T0000Z-180324T2100Z/
Stark-Marshall-Woodford-
Including the cities of Toulon, Lacon, and Eureka
1149 AM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8
  inches, with locally higher amounts over northeast parts of
  Stark and Marshall counties.

* WHERE...Stark, Marshall and Woodford Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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 by calling 1-800-452-4368.

&&

$$

ILZ027-029-037-038-045-046-240000-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0011.180324T0000Z-180324T2100Z/
Knox-Peoria-Tazewell-McLean-Champaign-Vermilion-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Peoria, Pekin, Bloomington, 
Normal, Champaign, Urbana, and Danville
1149 AM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 4 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total wet snow
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches along I-74 from Galesburg through
  Peoria and Bloomington to Champaign, with locally 3 to 5 inches
  northeast of this area.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and west central 
  Illinois.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be 
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow,
sleet or freezing rain will cause primarily travel difficulties. 
Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use 
caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Illinois can
be obtained by calling 1-800-452-4368.

&&

$$

07

479 
WWUS43 KILX 232003
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
303 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...Heavy Snow expected Tonight into Saturday...

ILZ028-030-031-240415-
/O.EXT.KILX.WS.W.0001.180324T0000Z-180325T0000Z/
Stark-Marshall-Woodford-
Including the cities of Toulon, Lacon, and Eureka
303 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized heavier amounts
  over northeast parts of Stark and Marshall counties.

* WHERE...Stark, Marshall and Woodford Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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 by calling 1-800-452-4368.

&&

$$

ILZ027-029-037-038-045-046-240415-
/O.EXT.KILX.WW.Y.0011.180324T0000Z-180325T0000Z/
Knox-Peoria-Tazewell-McLean-Champaign-Vermilion-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Peoria, Pekin, Bloomington, 
Normal, Champaign, Urbana, and Danville
303 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total wet snow
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches along I-74 from Galesburg through
  Peoria and Bloomington to Champaign, with locally 3 to 5 inches
  northeast of this area, especially over northeast Peoria county, northern
  Mclean, northern Champaign, and northern Vermilion counties.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and west central 
  Illinois.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions due to the
  snow and ice resulting in difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of wet snow, sleet 
or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for 
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while 
driving. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained 
by calling 1-800-452-4368.

&&

$$

Goetsch

073 
WWUS43 KILX 240228
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
928 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...Heavy Snow expected Tonight into Saturday...

ILZ028-030-031-241100-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180325T0000Z/
Stark-Marshall-Woodford-
Including the cities of Toulon, Lacon, and Eureka
928 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized heavier amounts 
  over northeast parts of Stark and Marshall counties.

* WHERE...Stark, Marshall and Woodford Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 
The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained by
calling 1-800-452-4368.

&&

$$

ILZ027-029-037-038-045-046-241100-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180325T0000Z/
Knox-Peoria-Tazewell-McLean-Champaign-Vermilion-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Peoria, Pekin, Bloomington, 
Normal, Champaign, Urbana, and Danville
928 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total wet snow and sleet
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches along I-74 from Galesburg 
  through Peoria and Bloomington to Champaign, with locally 3 to 
  5 inches northeast of this area, especially over northeast 
  Peoria county, northern Mclean, northern Champaign, and 
  northern Vermilion counties.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and west central 
  Illinois.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions due to 
  the snow and ice resulting in difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving. 
The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained by
calling 1-800-452-4368.

&&

$$

Shimon

723 
WWUS43 KILX 240812
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
312 AM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...HEAVY WET SNOW ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS THROUGH
EARLY EVENING...

ILZ027-029-037-038-045-046-241630-
/O.UPG.KILX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180325T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KILX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Knox-Peoria-Tazewell-McLean-Champaign-Vermilion-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Peoria, Pekin, Bloomington, 
Normal, Champaign, Urbana, and Danville
312 AM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations
  of 2 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 9 inches, and ice
  accumulations of a light glaze are expected. The highest amounts
  will be north of I-74. 

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and west central
  Illinois, mainly north of I-74. 

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a very sharp range in snow
  amounts, with much lower totals south of I-74. Also, the snow
  will be wet and heavy, which will be very difficult to shovel.
  Use extreme caution when shoveling, especially if you are not in
  peak physical shape. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 
The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained by
calling 1-800-452-4368.

&&

$$

ILZ028-030-031-241630-
/O.EXT.KILX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Stark-Marshall-Woodford-
Including the cities of Toulon, Lacon, and Eureka
312 AM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Total snow accumulations of 7
  to 10 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Stark, Marshall and Woodford Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will be wet and heavy, which will
  be very difficult to shovel. Use extreme caution when 
  shoveling, especially if you are not in peak physical shape. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 
The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained by
calling 1-800-452-4368.

&&

$$

Geelhart

397 
WWUS43 KILX 241612
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1112 AM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

ILZ027>031-037-038-045-046-250015-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Tazewell-McLean-Champaign-
Vermilion-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Champaign, Urbana, and Danville
1112 AM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow. Sleet and rain may also mix in at
  times. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Local
  storm total snow accumulation up to 9 inches is possible. The 
  highest amounts will be north of I-74.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and west central 
  Illinois, mainly north of I-74.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a very sharp range in snow 
  amounts, with much lower totals south of I-74. Also, the snow 
  will be wet and heavy, which will be very difficult to shovel. 
  Use extreme caution when shoveling, especially if you are not 
  in peak physical shape.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 
The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained by
calling 1-800-452-4368.

&&

$$

415 
WWUS43 KILX 242054
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
354 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

ILZ027>031-037-038-045-046-250300-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Tazewell-McLean-Champaign-
Vermilion-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Champaign, Urbana, and Danville
354 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow. Sleet will also mix in at times.
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches this evening.
  Local storm total snow accumulation in excess of 7 inches is
  likely. The highest amounts will be north of I-74.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east-central and west-central 
  Illinois, mainly north of I-74.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a very sharp range in snow 
  amounts, with much lower totals south of I-74. Also, the snow 
  will be wet and heavy, which will be very difficult to shovel. 
  Use extreme caution when shoveling, especially if you are not 
  in peak physical shape.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 
The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained by
calling 1-800-452-4368.

&&

$$

307 
WWUS43 KILX 250122
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
822 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL
AND SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS...

ILZ027-028-030-250230-
/O.CAN.KILX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Knox-Stark-Marshall-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, and Lacon
822 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow has diminished. However, travel conditions remain hazardous
on untreated highways. Be careful driving this evening and leave
plenty of time to reach your destination.

$$

ILZ029-031-037-038-045-046-250300-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Peoria-Woodford-Tazewell-McLean-Champaign-Vermilion-
Including the cities of Peoria, Eureka, Pekin, Bloomington, 
Normal, Champaign, Urbana, and Danville
822 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Hazardous driving conditions. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to one half inch and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 
The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained by
calling 1-800-452-4368.

&&

$$

627 
WWUS43 KILX 250217
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
917 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...SNOW HAS ENDED BUT HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS REMAIN...

ILZ029-031-037-038-045-046-250330-
/O.CAN.KILX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Peoria-Woodford-Tazewell-McLean-Champaign-Vermilion-
Including the cities of Peoria, Eureka, Pekin, Bloomington, 
Normal, Champaign, Urbana, and Danville
917 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Although the snow has ended, untreated roads remain hazardous.
Drive carefully and leave plenty of time to reach your
destination.

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
314 AM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Saturday)
ISSUED AT 314 AM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

A late season winter storm is still slated to impact north-central
Illinois tonight into Saturday...bringing heavy wet snow to the
far northern KILX CWA. 00z Mar 24 models show a less pronounced
warm layer aloft than in previous runs, suggesting the rain/snow
line will be slightly further south than originally anticipated.
QPF with this system remains virtually unchanged, with widespread
liquid amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches. Based on thermal profiles, it
appears precipitation will begin as rain this afternoon into the
early evening, then will begin mixing with and changing to snow
across the far north toward midnight. Strongest isentropic upglide
as seen on the 295K surface is focused overnight into Saturday
morning when the snow will become moderate to heavy at times. As
low pressure tracks across the Ozarks into western Kentucky,
colder air will gradually get drawn southward...allowing the
rain/snow line to slip southward toward the I-72 corridor by late
Saturday afternoon. Isentropic lift quickly wanes as the day
progresses, with any lingering rain/snow showers coming to an end
by evening. Snowfall with this system will be heaviest along and
north of a Galva...to Hopewell...to Gridley line...where 6 to 8
inches with locally higher amounts are expected. Further south,
snow totals will rapidly decrease...with 1 to 2 inches along a
Galesburg...to Bloomington...to Paris line. Little or no snow
accumulation is expected elsewhere around central and southeast
Illinois. Given the forecast snowfall amounts, will be upgrading
the current Watch to a Winter Storm Warning for Stark, Marshall,
and Woodford counties...and will be issuing a Winter Weather
Advisory for Knox, Peoria, Tazewell, McLean, Champaign, and
Vermilion counties. In addition to the rain and snow, winds will
be on the increase across the area as well, with E/NE gusts
reaching 35-40mph late tonight into Saturday.

&&

.LONG TERM...(Sunday through Thursday)
ISSUED AT 314 AM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

High pressure will build into the Great Lakes behind the departing
storm system, providing cool/dry weather Sunday and Sunday night.
As upper ridging develops east of the Mississippi River early
next week, temperatures will respond accordingly...with highs
climbing well into the 50s on Monday, then into the upper 50s and
lower 60s by Tuesday. Rain chances will increase as well, as the
next storm system slowly approaches from the west. Based on model
consensus, it appears the best chance for widespread showers and
even a few thunderstorms will be Monday night through Tuesday
night before the system slowly settles southward into the Ohio
River Valley.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Friday night)
Issued at 1139 PM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

VFR clouds will continue to remain across our SW-S counties, as a
wave of isentropic lift affects that area the rest of tonight.
Radar returns should remain virga or light sprinkles over night,
as dry air in the sub-cloud layer mostly evaporates the
precipitation. Kept rainfall out of the TAFs until tomorrow
afternoon when lower levels finally start to saturate with the
next wave of forcing for precipitation. Some steady light rain
could begin at SPI by 20z or so, then advance NE to the other TAF
sites early Friday evening. MVFR clouds are expected to begin to
overspread SPI, PIA, BMI and DEC Friday evening, as steady rains
continue.

Winds generally stay light and variable the rest of tonight, then
become E-SE tomorrow morning. Winds will increase to 10-14kt
Friday afternoon. Friday evening, wind gusts will start to climb
into the 20-25kt range for SPI and possibly DEC.

&&

.ILX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT
Saturday for ILZ027-029-037-038-045-046.

Winter Storm Warning from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT Saturday
for ILZ028-030-031.

&&

SHORT TERM...Barnes
LONG TERM...Barnes
AVIATION...Shimon

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
330 PM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

ILZ036-040-041-047-231200-
Cass-Fulton-Mason-Schuyler-
330 PM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Illinois and west central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT...

Minor flooding will persist along the Illinois River from Havana
to Beardstown through this weekend.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

Moderately rainfall with isolated thunderstorms are possible late
Friday evening and overnight Friday night, and could cause river
levels on the Illinois to level off or increase again into next
work week. Thunderstorms are possible again overnight Monday night
through Tuesday along with moderate to heavy rains.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight.

ILZ027-029-037-038-045-046-231200-
Champaign-Knox-McLean-Peoria-Tazewell-Vermilion-
330 PM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Illinois, east central Illinois and west central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT...

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

Rain with periods of wet snow are possible Friday night through
Saturday. Minor snow accumulations are possible north of I-74,
with moderate amounts possible over northeast parts of McLean
and Vermilion counties.

Thunderstorms are possible overnight Monday night through Tuesday
evening along with moderate to heavy rains.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight.

ILZ028-030-031-231200-
Marshall-Stark-Woodford-
330 PM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Illinois.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT...

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

Heavy wet snow is possible Friday night into Saturday.
Significant snow accumulations are possible over portions of
Marshall, Stark and northeast Woodford counties.

Thunderstorms are possible overnight Monday night through
Tuesday along with moderate to heavy rains.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight.

ILZ042>044-048>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-231200-
Christian-Clark-Clay-Coles-Crawford-Cumberland-De Witt-Douglas-
Edgar-Effingham-Jasper-Lawrence-Logan-Macon-Menard-Morgan-
Moultrie-Piatt-Richland-Sangamon-Scott-Shelby-
330 PM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Illinois, east central Illinois, southeast Illinois and west
central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT...

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

Isolated thunderstorms will be possible overnight Friday night
into Saturday morning. Severe weather is not anticipated. More
thunderstorms are possible overnight Monday night into Tuesday
evening along with moderate to heavy rains.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight.

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