Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Chicago, IL

607 
WWUS43 KLOT 231636
WSWLOT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1136 AM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...Late Season Heavy Snowfall Likely for tonight and Saturday...

ILZ010-019-032-240045-
/O.CON.KLOT.WS.W.0002.180324T0300Z-180324T2100Z/
Lee-La Salle-Livingston-
1136 AM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow and mixed precipitation expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze are expected.

* WHERE...Livingston County.

* WHEN...From 10 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 are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or
impossible.

$$

ILZ008-011-020-021-240045-
/O.CON.KLOT.WS.A.0003.180324T0300Z-180324T2100Z/
Ogle-De Kalb-Kendall-Grundy-
1136 AM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches, with localized amounts up to 7 inches, are possible.

* WHERE...Ogle, DeKalb, Kendall and Grundy Counties.

* WHEN...From this evening through Saturday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Significant reductions in visibility are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

$$

ILZ022-023-INZ010-011-240045-
/O.CON.KLOT.WS.A.0003.180324T0600Z-180324T2100Z/
Will-Kankakee-Newton-Jasper-
1136 AM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches, with localized amounts in excess of 6 inches, are 
  possible.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Newton and Jasper Counties. In Illinois, Will
  and Kankakee Counties.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Significant reductions in visibility are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

$$

ILZ033-039-INZ019-240045-
/O.CON.KLOT.WS.A.0003.180324T0600Z-180324T2100Z/
Iroquois-Ford-Benton-
1136 AM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018 /1236 PM EDT Fri Mar 23 2018/

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and 
  sleet accumulations of 5 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of 
  a light glaze are possible.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Benton County. In Illinois, Iroquois and 
  Ford Counties.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Significant reductions in visibility are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

$$

146 
WWUS43 KLOT 231853
WSWLOT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
153 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...Late Season Heavy Snowfall Likely for Overnight and 
Saturday...

ILZ039-240300-
/O.UPG.KLOT.WS.A.0003.180324T0600Z-180324T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KLOT.WS.W.0002.180324T0500Z-180325T0000Z/
Ford-
Including the city of Paxton
153 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM
CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation is expected. Total snow and 
  sleet accumulations of 4 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze are expected.

* WHERE...Ford County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow is expected to be wet and heavy,
  which will allow it to efficiently accumulate on trees and power
  lines. Wind gusts to 35 mph could cause tree branches to fall,
  possibly leading to some isolated power outages. Also, the heavy
  wet nature of the snow can be hazardous to shovel for some. 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 the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

ILZ021-240300-
/O.UPG.KLOT.WS.A.0003.180324T0300Z-180324T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KLOT.WS.W.0002.180324T0500Z-180325T0000Z/
Grundy-
Including the city of Morris
153 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM
CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to
  7 inches are expected. Highest amounts are expected over 
  southwest portions of the county. 

* WHERE...Grundy County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow is expected to be wet and heavy,
  which will allow it to efficiently accumulate on trees and power
  lines. Wind gusts to 35 mph could cause tree branches to fall,
  possibly leading to some isolated power outages. Also, the heavy
  wet nature of the snow can be hazardous to shovel for some. Plan
  on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant 
  reductions in visibility at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions 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
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

ILZ010-019-032-240300-
/O.EXT.KLOT.WS.W.0002.180324T0500Z-180325T0000Z/
Lee-La Salle-Livingston-
Including the cities of Dixon, Ottawa, and Pontiac
153 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation is expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 5 to 9 inches and ice accumulations of a light
  glaze are expected.

* WHERE...Lee, La Salle and Livingston Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow is expected to be wet and heavy,
  which will allow it to efficiently accumulate on trees and power
  lines. Wind gusts to 35 mph could cause tree branches to fall,
  possibly leading to some isolated power outages. Also, the heavy
  wet nature of the snow can be hazardous to shovel for some. 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 the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

ILZ008-011-240300-
/O.UPG.KLOT.WS.A.0003.180324T0300Z-180324T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.WW.Y.0016.180324T0600Z-180324T2100Z/
Ogle-DeKalb-
Including the cities of Oregon and DeKalb
153 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2
  inches, with localized amounts up to 4 inches, are expected. The
  highest snow totals are expected over southern sections of Ogle
  and DeKalb counties, with lighter amounts expected over 
  northern sections of the counties. 

* WHERE...Ogle and DeKalb Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM 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 snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

ILZ020-240300-
/O.UPG.KLOT.WS.A.0003.180324T0300Z-180324T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.WW.Y.0016.180324T0900Z-180324T2100Z/
Kendall-
Including the city of Oswego
153 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two
  inches are expected, with localized amounts up to 4 inches 
  possible over southwestern sections of the county.

* WHERE...Kendall County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM 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 snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

ILZ022-023-033-INZ010-011-019-240300-
/O.UPG.KLOT.WS.A.0003.180324T0600Z-180324T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.WW.Y.0016.180324T0900Z-180324T2100Z/
Will-Kankakee-Iroquois-Newton-Jasper-Benton-
Including the cities of Joliet, Kankakee, Watseka, Morocco, 
Rensselaer, and Fowler
153 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018 /253 PM EDT Fri Mar 23 2018/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM CDT /5 AM EDT/ TO
4 PM CDT /5 PM EDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow is expected, possibly mixed with sleet at times. 
  Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, with localized 
  amounts up to 5 inches, and ice accumulations of a light glaze 
  are expected. The highest snow totals are expected south of 
  I-80.

* WHERE...Portions of and northwest Indiana and east central and 
  northeast Illinois.

* WHEN...From 4 AM CDT /5 AM EDT/ to 4 PM CDT /5 PM EDT/ 
  Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road 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 the state you are calling
from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

984 
WWUS43 KLOT 240300
WSWLOT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1000 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...Late Season Heavy Snowfall Likely for Overnight and Saturday...

ILZ010-019-021-032-039-241100-
/O.CON.KLOT.WS.W.0002.180324T0500Z-180325T0000Z/
Lee-La Salle-Grundy-Livingston-Ford-
Including the cities of Dixon, Ottawa, Morris, Pontiac, 
and Paxton
1000 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

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

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation is expected. Total snow and 
  sleet accumulations of 4 to 9 inches and ice accumulations of 
  a light glaze are expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow is expected to be wet and heavy, 
  which will allow it to efficiently accumulate on trees and 
  power lines. Wind gusts to 35 mph could cause tree branches to 
  fall, possibly leading to some isolated power outages. Also, 
  the heavy wet nature of the snow can be hazardous to shovel 
  for some. 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 the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

ILZ008-011-241100-
/O.CON.KLOT.WW.Y.0016.180324T0600Z-180324T2100Z/
Ogle-DeKalb-
Including the cities of Oregon and DeKalb
1000 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM
CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 
  inches, with localized amounts up to 4 inches, are expected. 
  The highest snow totals are expected over southern sections of 
  Ogle and DeKalb counties, with lighter amounts expected over 
  northern sections of the counties.

* WHERE...Ogle and DeKalb Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM 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 snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

ILZ020-022-023-033-INZ010-011-019-241100-
/O.CON.KLOT.WW.Y.0016.180324T0900Z-180324T2100Z/
Kendall-Will-Kankakee-Iroquois-Newton-Jasper-Benton-
Including the cities of Oswego, Joliet, Kankakee, Watseka, 
Morocco, Rensselaer, and Fowler
1000 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018 /1100 PM EDT Fri Mar 23 2018/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM CDT /5 AM
EDT/ TO 4 PM CDT /5 PM EDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow is expected, possibly mixed with sleet at times well
  south of Interstate 80. Total snow accumulations of up to one 
  to four inches are expected, with localized amounts up to 5 
  inches possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois, east central Illinois
  and northwest Indiana.

* WHEN...From 4 AM 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 snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

345 
WWUS43 KLOT 240904
WSWLOT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
404 AM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...Late Season Heavy Snowfall Likely for Overnight and Saturday...

ILZ033-241715-
/O.UPG.KLOT.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180324T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KLOT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Iroquois-
Including the city of Watseka
404 AM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

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

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow and mixed precipitation. Snow
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches especially west and south and 
  ice accumulations of are expected.

* WHERE...Iroquois County.

* 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 the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

ILZ010-019-021-032-039-241715-
/O.EXT.KLOT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Lee-La Salle-Grundy-Livingston-Ford-
Including the cities of Dixon, Ottawa, Morris, Pontiac, 
and Paxton
404 AM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

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

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow and some mixed precipitation. Additional 
  snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up 
  to 9 inches, and ice accumulations of a light glaze are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Lee, La Salle, Grundy, Livingston and Ford Counties.

* 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 the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

ILZ008-011-020-022-023-INZ010-011-241715-
/O.EXT.KLOT.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180325T0000Z/
Ogle-DeKalb-Kendall-Will-Kankakee-Newton-Jasper-
Including the cities of Oregon, DeKalb, Oswego, Joliet, Kankakee,
Morocco, and Rensselaer
404 AM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of up to 2 inches, with
  localized amounts up to 6 inches in southern or southwestern
  parts of counties, are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Indiana and north central and 
  northeast Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ019-241715-
/O.EXT.KLOT.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Benton-
Including the city of Fowler
504 AM EDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected,
  especially over southwest parts of the county.

* WHERE...Benton County.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

298 
WWUS43 KLOT 241613
WSWLOT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1113 AM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...Late Season Heavy Snowfall continuing for portions of northern
Illinois and northwest Indiana...

ILZ011-020-022-241715-
/O.CAN.KLOT.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180325T0000Z/
De Kalb-Kendall-Will-
1113 AM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Some light snow may reach western portions of Dekalb, Kendall, and
Will counties, but impacts would be limited.

$$

ILZ010-019-021-032-033-039-250015-
/O.CON.KLOT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Lee-La Salle-Grundy-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
1113 AM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

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

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are
  expected. Total snow accumulations will approach 8 inches in
  some locations, highest closer to central Illinois.

* WHERE...Lee, Livingston and Ford and Iroquois, and western 
  Grundy, southern and western La Salle counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening, with the heavier snows and
  impacts expected through mid afternoon north into Lee county and
  late afternoon for the southern counties.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow is wet and heavy, which will allow
  it to efficiently accumulate on trees and power lines. Wind
  gusts to 35 mph could cause tree branches to fall, possibly
  leading to some isolated power outages. Also, the heavy wet
  nature of the snow can be hazardous to shovel for some.
  Visibility will occasionally be reduced to one half mile. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

$$

ILZ008-023-INZ010-011-250000-
/O.CON.KLOT.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180325T0000Z/
Ogle-Kankakee-Newton-Jasper-
1113 AM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions.
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are expected,
  highest across southern portions of the advisory counties.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Newton and Jasper Counties. In Illinois,
  Ogle and Kankakee Counties

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

$$

INZ019-250015-
/O.CON.KLOT.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Benton-
1213 PM EDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Benton County.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

$$

488 
WWUS43 KLOT 241816
WSWLOT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
116 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...Late Season Heavy Snowfall continuing for portions of northern
Illinois and northwest Indiana...

ILZ010-019-021-032-033-039-250230-
/O.CON.KLOT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Lee-La Salle-Grundy-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
116 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

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

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow and blowing snow occurring. Near whiteout
  conditions in areas along and south of interstate 24. Plan on 
  difficult travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 
  to 4 inches are expected. Total snow accumulations will approach
  8 inches in some locations, highest closer to central Illinois.

* WHERE...Lee, Livingston and Ford and Iroquois, and western 
  Grundy, southern and western La Salle counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening, with the heavier snows and
  impacts expected through late afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow is wet and heavy, which will allow
  it to efficiently accumulate on trees and power lines. Wind
  gusts to 35 mph could cause tree branches to fall, possibly
  leading to some isolated power outages. Also, the heavy wet
  nature of the snow can be hazardous to shovel for some.
  Visibility will occasionally be reduced to one half mile.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

$$

ILZ008-023-INZ010-011-250000-
/O.CON.KLOT.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180325T0000Z/
Ogle-Kankakee-Newton-Jasper-
116 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are expected, 
  highest across southern portions of the advisory counties.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Newton and Jasper Counties. In Illinois, 
  Ogle and Kankakee Counties

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

$$

INZ019-250230-
/O.CON.KLOT.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Benton-
216 PM EDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Benton County.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

$$

079 
WWUS43 KLOT 241942
WSWLOT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
242 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...Late Season Heavy Snowfall continuing for portions of northern
Illinois and northwest Indiana...

ILZ008-023-INZ010-011-242045-
/O.CAN.KLOT.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180325T0000Z/
Ogle-Kankakee-Newton-Jasper-
242 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Some light snow remains possible, but impacts will be very limited.

$$

ILZ010-019-021-032-033-039-250300-
/O.CON.KLOT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Lee-La Salle-Grundy-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
242 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are
  expected. Storm total accumulations will range from 4 to 9
  inches.

* WHERE...Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, southwest Lee, southwest
  Grundy, and southwest La Salle counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. Main impacts through the
  afternoon. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in
  visibility at times. The snow is wet and heavy, which will allow
  it to efficiently accumulate on trees and power lines. Wind
  gusts to 35 mph could cause tree branches to fall, possibly
  leading to some isolated power outages. Also, the heavy wet
  nature of the snow can be hazardous to shovel for some.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

$$

INZ019-250300-
/O.CON.KLOT.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Benton-
342 PM EDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Mainly southern Benton County.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

$$

613 
WWUS43 KLOT 242145
WSWLOT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
445 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

ILZ010-021-242245-
/O.CAN.KLOT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Lee-Grundy-
Including the cities of Dixon and Morris
445 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The snow has ended for west and southwest portions of the
counties, and with temperatures having warmed back above 
freezing, conditions should improve fairly quickly.

$$

ILZ019-032-033-039-250300-
/O.CON.KLOT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
La Salle-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
Including the cities of Ottawa, Pontiac, Watseka, and Paxton
445 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2
  inches.

* WHERE...Southern La Salle, Livingston, Iroquois and Ford 
  Counties.

* 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 the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ019-250300-
/O.CON.KLOT.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Benton-
Including the city of Fowler
545 PM EDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 1 inch are
  possible.

* WHERE...Benton County.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

265 
WWUS43 KLOT 250021
WSWLOT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
721 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

INZ019-250130-
/O.CAN.KLOT.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Benton-
Including the city of Fowler
821 PM EDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The snow has ended in the southern portion of the county, which
should enable conditions to improve on any roads that had snow or
slush on them.

$$

ILZ019-032-033-039-250300-
/O.CON.KLOT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
La Salle-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
Including the cities of Ottawa, Pontiac, Watseka, and Paxton
721 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

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

* WHAT...Any lingering light snow or flurries ending early this
  evening. Many roads in southern La Salle and in Livingston, Ford
  and Iroquois counties remain snow covered, especially county and
  local roads. 

* WHERE...La Salle, Livingston, Iroquois and Ford Counties.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions 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
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

930 
WWUS43 KLOT 250159
WSWLOT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
859 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

ILZ019-032-033-039-250300-
/O.CAN.KLOT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
La Salle-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
Including the cities of Ottawa, Pontiac, Watseka, and Paxton
859 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The snow has ended, which should enable conditions to continue to
improve. County and local roads may remain snow covered in some
areas.

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville, IL
331 AM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

.SHORT TERM...
330 AM CDT

Today through Saturday...

Main focus is on the potential for significant winter weather
tonight and Saturday, specifically with the potential for several
inches of wet snow from Iowa into portions of west-central
Illinois. Have elected to upgrade Lee, La Salle and Livingston
counties to a Winter Storm Warning, while maintaining the
remainder of the Winter Storm Watch. This is due to higher
confidence in significant snow accumulations west and southwest of
the LOT cwa, and the expectation that there will be a very sharp
gradient along the northern edge of the snow area.

Storm system which will affect the area starting tonight is just
now moving onshore across southern California early this morning,
per GOES water vapor imagery. This disturbance is progged to move
quickly across the Rockies by this afternoon, and onto the Plains
by early this evening. The short wave then propagates into the
mid- Mississippi Valley overnight, then dampens across the Midwest
through the day Saturday. This system taps moisture spreading
quickly northward from the western Gulf, which combined with
strong mid-level frontogenetic forcing, steep lapse rates above
600 mb, and the presence of an area of negative EPV above the
vertical frontogenetic ageostrophic circulation, should result in
liquid equivalent precip amounts in excess of an inch in the axis
of heaviest precip. A couple of things make this forecast a bit
tricky for the LOT forecast area however. One, is that model
guidance has generally shifted a bit south/southwestward with the
heaviest QPF axis, with highest amounts generally just west and
southwest of the cwa. Secondly, easterly low level winds develop
across the area today and tonight as the surface low tracks from
Kansas into the lower Ohio Valley into Saturday, drawing very dry
low level air into the area from the Great Lakes region, where
surface dewpoints are only in the mid-teens at this hour. Thus,
while heavy precipitation is likely across parts of the region, it
appears that the northern edge of the precip shield will have a
very sharp cutoff. Some differences remain in model guidance as
well, with the NAM more energetic and a little to the north of the
general consensus, while the GEM is farther to the south. This
lends somewhat low confidence with respect to the details of the
greatest QPF/snow axis, and just how far north accumulating
precipitation occurs across the cwa. Using a consensus approach,
the current axis of heaviest snow would be roughly from just north
of the Quad Cities, southeast through the Peru and Pontiac areas,
with amounts of 6"+ expected. 50-70 miles north of that track,
there may be little or no accumulation! Based on this have elected
to upgrade the southwestern part of the cwa to a Winter Storm
Warning, while maintaining the existing watch elsewhere. I suspect
that some of that may end of as an advisory or just being able to
be trimmed away later today, as the mid-level wave should be
better sampled by the 12Z RAOB flights over the western CONUS. If
the heavy snow axis does not shift farther south, an additional
county or two south of the Chicago area could be added to the
warning.

In addition to the potential for heavy wet snow, isothermal
profiles around 0 deg C in forecast soundings across the southern
cwa would support some sleet/freezing rain mixing in later tonight
into the morning hours of Saturday, and precip may begin as light
rain late this evening before dynamic forcing/wet-bulbing turn
things over to freezing/frozen precip. Precipitation should begin
to decrease in intensity Saturday afternoon as the wave begins to
dampen/shear, with precip ending most areas by evening as the
system pulls away to the southeast.

Ratzer

&&

.LONG TERM...

Saturday night through Thursday...

328 am...Forecast concerns include temperatures through Monday
and then a periods of rain Monday night through midweek.

Have generally maintained lower temps across the southwest cwa
where snow is expected to fall Friday night/Saturday. North of
where the precip falls...both low temps and high temps may be
higher than expected. Bumped high temps up some across the
northern cwa Sunday with at least partial sunshine...though temps
will remain cooler near the lake.

High pressure will shift east of the area on Monday as low
pressure over the plains slowly lifts northeast across the
western lakes region Monday night through Tuesday evening. There
will likely be waves of precip along this trough/frontal boundary
and there remains uncertainty regarding how much qpf will fall.
With return flow from the gulf...precipitable water values
increase to around 1 inch during this time. Thus rainfall amounts
could easily approach an inch or more. If this heavier rain
materializes over areas that receive several inches of snow early
this weekend...there could be some flooding risks. But overall
confidence is low from this distance. Instability also increases
during this time period with some weak cape and introduced slight
chance thunder.

High pressure will move across the area Wednesday into Wednesday
night with perhaps some linger showers Wednesday morning. A cold
front will be moving across the midwest/Great Lakes region
Thursday into Thursday night as low pressure moves northeast from
the Ohio Valley to New England. Some differences in the models for
how much precip develops on the northwest side of the system and
ahead of the front yields low confidence for precip for our area
with chance pops reasonable for the southeast cwa. cms

&&

.AVIATION...
For the 06Z TAFs...

1222 am...No forecast concerns this period. Light east/northeast
winds overnight will turn more easterly Friday with speeds
increasing into the 10-12kt range. Some gusts are possible across
northwest IL and rfd by mid/late afternoon and then gusts are
expected to slowly increase by late evening into Saturday morning
when gusts into the 20-25kt range are possible.

A patch of mid clouds will slowly move south of the Chicago
terminals early this morning. There may be additional mid clouds
through the morning along with increasing high clouds that will
lower to a mid deck later this evening and into early Saturday
morning. There could be few/sct cu today as well.

Precipitation from an approaching storm system is still expected
to remain southwest of rfd through the end of this forecast...06z
Saturday morning as well as remaining southwest of ord/mdw through
the end of their 30 hour taf periods. Precip may remain southwest
of the Chicago terminals for the entire event. Based on current
trends...will hold off any mention at rfd with this forecast. cms

&&

.MARINE...
228 PM CDT

High pressure across the lake will support relatively light and
somewhat variable winds through late Friday at which time a low
pressure system approaching from the Plains will start to increase
the gradient and turn winds easterly. The low moves well south of
the lake, through the Tennessee Valley, early in the weekend.
Meanwhile a ridge positioned from the western Great Lakes into
eastern Canada will help support ongoing easterly flow into early
next week.

Lenning

&&

.LOT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IL...Winter Storm Warning...ILZ010-ILZ019-ILZ032...10 PM Friday to 4
     PM Saturday.

     Winter Storm Watch...ILZ008-ILZ011-ILZ020-ILZ021...10 PM Friday
     to 4 PM Saturday.

     Winter Storm Watch...ILZ022-ILZ023-ILZ033-ILZ039...1 AM Saturday
     to 4 PM Saturday.

IN...Winter Storm Watch...INZ010-INZ011-INZ019...1 AM Saturday to 4
     PM Saturday.

LM...Small Craft Advisory...LMZ740-LMZ741-LMZ742...1 AM Saturday to 4
     PM Sunday.

     Small Craft Advisory...LMZ743-LMZ744-LMZ745...4 AM Saturday to
     10 AM Sunday.

&&

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
333 PM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

ILZ003>006-008-010>014-019>023-032-033-039-INZ001-002-010-011-019-
232045-
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake Illinois-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-
DuPage-Cook-La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Will-Kankakee-Livingston-
Iroquois-Ford-Lake Indiana-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton-
333 PM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018 /433 PM EDT Thu Mar 22 2018/

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS...
NORTHEAST ILLINOIS AND NORTHWEST INDIANA.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Flooding is expected to continue along portions of the Kankakee
River.

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

Friday...
  Elevated Ice Accumulation Risk Friday night.
  Elevated Snow Risk Friday night.
Saturday...
  Limited Non Thunderstorm Wind Risk.
  Elevated Ice Accumulation Risk.
  Elevated Snow Risk.

DISCUSSION:

A late season winter storm is expected to produce a prolonged
period of wet snowfall from Friday night through Saturday
afternoon. The largest snow accumulations presently are expected
along a corridor from Lee and Ogle counties in Illinois southeast
across La Salle County toward Benton County in Indiana.
Additionally, some areas well south of Interstate 80 may see
minor ice accumulation.

Portions of the Kankakee River will remain in flood.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight.

&&

LMZ740>745-232045-
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor-Calumet Harbor to Gary-
Gary to Burns Harbor-Burns Harbor to Michigan City-
333 PM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE ILLINOIS NEARSHORE
WATERS OF LAKE MICHIGAN AND THE INDIANA NEARSHORE WATERS OF LAKE
MICHIGAN.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

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

Friday through Tuesday...
  Hazardous Conditions for Small Craft are likely.

&&

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-232045-
Lake Michigan from Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5 NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and north of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5 NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5 NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5 NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5 NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5 NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5 NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5 NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5 NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5 NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5 NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor IL to Michigan City IN 5 NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5 NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5 NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5 NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5 NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5 NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from St. Joseph to South Haven MI 5 NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
333 PM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE OPEN WATERS OF LAKE
MICHIGAN.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

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

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

&&

Lenning

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