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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Lincoln, IL

February 16, 202221 counties in Illinois

NWS Lincoln, IL issued this winter storm warning at Feb 16, 2022, 3:33 AM CST for 21 counties in Illinois. It took effect at Feb 17, 2022, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 21 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Feb 16, 2022, 3:33 AM CST (09:33 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 17, 2022, 12:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 17, 2022, 9:00 PM CST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Lincoln, IL
All 21 counties

Cass County, IL, Champaign County, IL, DeWitt County, IL, Fulton County, IL, Knox County, IL, Logan County, IL, Macon County, IL, Marshall County, IL, Mason County, IL, McLean County, IL, Menard County, IL, Morgan County, IL, Peoria County, IL, Piatt County, IL, Sangamon County, IL, Schuyler County, IL, Scott County, IL, Stark County, IL, Tazewell County, IL, Vermilion County, IL, Woodford County, IL

The radar

The Lincoln radar (KILX), 21 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:39 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 17, 9:40 AM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.013 S Sweetwater, ILGLAZE OF ICE ON ELEVATED SURFACES, SWOP REPORT.
Feb 17, 9:45 AM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.011 W Jacksonville, ILBRIEF FREEZING RAIN BEFORE CHANGING TO SLEET.
Feb 17, 10:20 AM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.011 Se Springfield, ILICE ACCUMULATING ON ELEVATED SURFACES.
Feb 17, 10:30 AM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.011 W Springfield, ILSURFACES BECOMING A SHEET OF ICE.
Feb 17, 10:30 AM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.01Mahomet, ILGLAZE OF ICE ON ELEVATED SURFACES.
Feb 17, 10:30 AM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.01Nws Lincoln, ILGLAZE OF ICE ON ELEVATED SURFACES.
Feb 17, 11:30 AM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.011 Sw Champaign, ILGLAZE OF ICE ON ELEVATED SURFACES.
Feb 17, 11:30 AM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.01Champaign, ILGLAZE ON ELEVATED SURFACES.
Feb 17, 11:50 AM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.012 Ene Urbana, ILGLAZE OF ICE ON ELEVATED SURFACES, SWOP REPORT.
Feb 17, 11:55 AM CSTSNOW 1.2Nws Lincoln, ILSNOWFALL SINCE 1030AM.
Feb 17, 11:56 AM CSTSNOW 1.82 N Towanda, IL
Feb 17, 12:00 PM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.01Decatur, ILGLAZE ON ELEVATED SURFACES.
Feb 17, 12:00 PM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.11 S Oreana, ILDELAYED REPORT, TIME ESTIMATED.
Feb 17, 12:00 PM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.11 Sse Savoy, ILDELAYED REPORT, TIME ESTIMATED.
Feb 17, 12:00 PM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.12 N Homer, ILFREEZING RAIN OCCURRED BETWEEN 11AM AND NOON.
Feb 17, 12:00 PM CSTSNOW 4Beardstown, ILSNOWFALL OVER LAST 2.5 HOURS, SINCE 930AM LOCAL.
Feb 17, 12:05 PM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.012 E Bloomington, ILGLAZE OF ICE.
Feb 17, 12:05 PM CSTSLEET 0.32 E Bloomington, IL
Feb 17, 12:05 PM CSTSNOW 1.82 E Bloomington, ILINCLUDES A QUARTER INCH OF SLEET.
Feb 17, 1:00 PM CSTSNOW 3.52 N Towanda, IL
Feb 17, 1:05 PM CSTSNOW 1.33 N Peoria, ILSNOWFALL AS OF REPORT TIME. ALMOST 1 INCH FELL WITHIN THE LAST HOUR. MODERATE SNOW CONTINUES WITH VISIBILITY NEAR ONE QUARTER MILE.
Feb 17, 1:10 PM CSTSNOW 1.1Washington, IL
Feb 17, 1:17 PM CSTSNOW 3.5Sherman, IL
Feb 17, 1:18 PM CSTSNOW 3.11 Ssw Morton, IL
Feb 17, 1:50 PM CSTSNOW 1.61 Wnw Peoria, IL
Feb 17, 1:59 PM CSTSNOW 3.91 Sw Morton, IL
Feb 17, 2:00 PM CSTSLEET 0.62 N Homer, ILSLEET STARTED AT NOON, MIXED WITH SNOW AT TIMES, CHANGING TO ALL SNOW BY 2 PM.
Feb 17, 2:00 PM CSTSNOW 1.52 Nne Cisco, IL
Feb 17, 2:30 PM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.1Ogden, IL
Feb 17, 2:40 PM CSTSNOW 34 Nne Norwood, IL
Feb 17, 3:15 PM CSTSNOW 3.53 Sse Alta, IL
Feb 17, 3:22 PM CSTSNOW 2Hanna City, IL
Feb 17, 3:30 PM CSTSNOW 41 Ssw Eureka, IL
Feb 17, 3:33 PM CSTSNOW 11 Nw Henry, IL
Feb 17, 3:35 PM CSTSNOW 5.11 Ssw Morton, IL
Feb 17, 3:35 PM CSTSNOW 6.5San Jose, ILRELAYED BY MEDIA.
Feb 17, 3:36 PM CSTSNOW 6.2Bloomington, ILRELAYED BY MEDIA.
Feb 17, 3:38 PM CSTSNOW 4.5Pekin, ILRELAYED BY MEDIA.
Feb 17, 3:38 PM CSTSNOW 7Tremont, ILRELAYED BY MEDIA.
Feb 17, 3:44 PM CSTSNOW 43 S Sweetwater, IL
Feb 17, 4:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 3.53 S Southern View, IL
Feb 17, 4:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 61 W Peoria Heights, IL
Feb 17, 4:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 8Delavan, IL
Feb 17, 4:03 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 7.5Mason City, IL
Feb 17, 4:30 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 4.33 Ssw Kingston Mines, IL
Feb 17, 4:45 PM CSTSLEET 0.62 N Homer, ILMOSTLY FELL AS SLEET, NOW IS SNOWING.
Feb 17, 4:45 PM CSTSNOW 3Washington, IL
Feb 17, 4:45 PM CSTSNOW 5.5Hudson, IL
Feb 17, 5:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 2.1Knoxville, IL
Feb 17, 5:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 5.22 E Spring Bay, IL
Feb 17, 5:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6.4Bloomington, IL
Feb 17, 5:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 8Beardstown, IL
Feb 17, 5:10 PM CSTSNOW 4.83 N Morton, IL
Feb 17, 5:10 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6.5Pekin, IL
Feb 17, 5:15 PM CSTSNOW 51 N Peoria, IL
Feb 17, 5:15 PM CSTSNOW 6Athens, IL&&
Feb 17, 5:15 PM CSTSNOW 6Athens, IL
Feb 17, 5:15 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 12Manito, IL2 INCHES FELL IN 45 MINUTES, BETWEEN 430 AND 515 PM. RELAYED VIA WMBD-TV.
Feb 17, 5:25 PM CSTSNOW 5Canton, IL
Feb 17, 5:30 PM CSTSNOW 4Oreana, IL

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 78 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2022-02-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2022-02-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 418 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1711 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
45 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
418 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
531 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

766 
WWUS43 KILX 160933
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
333 AM CST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER STORM TO BRING A WINTRY MIXTURE OF PRECIPITATION AND
HEAVY SNOW TO PARTS OF CENTRAL IL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND
THURSDAY...

ILZ027>031-036-037-040-041-161745-
/O.UPG.KILX.WS.A.0002.220217T0600Z-220218T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILX.WS.W.0002.220217T0600Z-220218T0000Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-Schuyler-
Mason-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Rushville, and Havana
333 AM CST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation followed by heavy snow. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of up to 
  one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A change from rain to mixed precipitation
  will occur late Wednesday night, becoming all snow by mid
  morning Thursday. The heaviest snow accumulation will be from
  mid morning through the afternoon.

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

&&

$$

ILZ038-161745-
/O.UPG.KILX.WS.A.0002.220217T1200Z-220218T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILX.WS.W.0002.220217T0600Z-220218T0000Z/
McLean-
Including the cities of Bloomington and Normal
333 AM CST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation followed by heavy snow. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of up to 
  one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...McLean County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A change from rain to mixed precipitation
  will occur late Wednesday night, becoming all snow by late
  morning Thursday. The heaviest snow accumulation will be from
  late morning through the afternoon.

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

&&

$$

ILZ042>055-061-161745-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.A.0002.220217T1200Z-220218T0000Z/
Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-
Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Shelby-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Clinton, Monticello, Champaign, 
Urbana, Danville, Beardstown, Petersburg, Winchester, 
Jacksonville, Springfield, Taylorville, Decatur, Sullivan, 
Tuscola, and Shelbyville
333 AM CST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of around 
  one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 
  mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Illinois, mainly 
  centered near the I-72 corridor to Danville.

* WHEN...Beginning Thursday morning, and continuing through the 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions will likely impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A change from rain to a mixture of sleet 
  and freezing rain will occur Thursday morning to early afternoon. 
  This mixture will change to all snow during the mid to late 
  afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
057 
WWUS43 KILX 161644
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1044 AM CST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER STORM TO BRING A WINTRY MIXTURE OF PRECIPITATION AND
HEAVY SNOW TO PARTS OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS LATE TONIGHT AND 
THURSDAY...

ILZ042-047>051-170045-
/O.UPG.KILX.WS.A.0002.220217T1200Z-220218T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KILX.WS.W.0002.220217T1200Z-220218T0000Z/
Logan-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Beardstown, Petersburg, 
Winchester, Jacksonville, and Springfield
1044 AM CST Wed Feb 16 2022

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

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of up to 
  two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois, west from
  Springfield and Lincoln.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on very hazardous road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions may impact the morning commute, with significant
  impacts during the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A change from rain to a mixture of sleet
  and freezing rain will occur Thursday morning. This mixture will
  change to all snow during the early afternoon.

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

&&

$$

ILZ027>031-036>038-040-041-170045-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0002.220217T0600Z-220218T0000Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, and Havana
1044 AM CST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of up to 
  one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois, along and
  north of a Rushville to Bloomington line. 

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on very hazardous road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions may impact the morning commute, with significant 
  impacts during the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A change from rain to mixed precipitation
  will occur late tonight west of the Illinois River, and early
  Thursday morning east of the river. This will become all snow by
  late Thursday morning. The heaviest snow accumulation will be
  from late morning through the afternoon.

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

&&

$$

ILZ043>046-052>055-061-170045-
/O.UPG.KILX.WS.A.0002.220217T1200Z-220218T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILX.WW.Y.0005.220217T1200Z-220218T0000Z/
De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-
Douglas-Shelby-
Including the cities of Clinton, Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, 
Danville, Taylorville, Decatur, Sullivan, Tuscola, 
and Shelbyville
1044 AM CST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of up to two tenths of 
  an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Illinois, from
  Clinton to Taylorville east to Mattoon and Danville.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A mixture of freezing rain and sleet is
  expected from Danville to Taylorville by late morning, with 
  areas further south switching over in the afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com

&&

$$

ILZ056-170045-
/O.NEW.KILX.WW.Y.0005.220217T1200Z-220218T0000Z/
Coles-
Including the cities of Charleston and Mattoon
1044 AM CST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to one inch and ice accumulations of up to two tenths of 
  an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Coles County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will change to a mixture of freezing
  rain and sleet during the afternoon, and then to all snow by
  sunset. Some light snow will linger into the evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com

&&

$$

Geelhart
994 
WWUS43 KILX 162055
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
255 PM CST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER STORM TO BRING A WINTRY MIXTURE OF PRECIPITATION AND
HEAVY SNOW TO PARTS OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS LATE TONIGHT AND
THURSDAY...

ILZ043-170600-
/O.UPG.KILX.WW.Y.0005.220217T1200Z-220218T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KILX.WS.W.0002.220217T1200Z-220218T0300Z/
De Witt-
Including the city of Clinton
255 PM CST Wed Feb 16 2022

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

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of one 
  tenth to two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 
  mph.

* WHERE...De Witt County.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on very hazardous road conditions, especially
  during the evening commute. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will change to a mixture of freezing
  rain and sleet early Thursday morning, becoming all snow by
  midday. 

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

&&

$$

ILZ027>031-036>038-040-041-170600-
/O.EXT.KILX.WS.W.0002.220217T0600Z-220218T0300Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, and Havana
255 PM CST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 5 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of up to
  one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting from 40 to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois, north of
  a Rushville to Bloomington line. 

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on very hazardous road conditions. Significant
  impacts are expected, especially during the evening commute.
  Near whiteout conditions will be possible in open areas,
  especially during the afternoon. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A change from rain to mixed precipitation
  will occur after midnight west of the Illinois River. A short
  break in the precipitation is possible early Thursday morning,
  especially west and north of Peoria. However, snow will move
  into the area around mid morning, and continue through the
  afternoon. The heaviest snow accumulation will be early in the
  afternoon, with 1 to 2 inch accumulations per hour possible. 

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

&&

$$

ILZ042-047>051-170600-
/O.EXT.KILX.WS.W.0002.220217T1200Z-220218T0300Z/
Logan-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Beardstown, Petersburg, 
Winchester, Jacksonville, and Springfield
255 PM CST Wed Feb 16 2022

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

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of one 
  tenth to two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois, mainly
  from Springfield and Lincoln westward. 

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on very hazardous road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions may impact the morning commute, with significant
  impacts during the evening commute. Near whiteout conditions
  will be possible in open areas, especially during the afternoon. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A change from rain to mixed precipitation
  will occur toward sunrise near Jacksonville and Springfield,
  before changing to all snow late morning. Snow will continue 
  through the afternoon. The heaviest snow accumulation will be 
  early in the afternoon, with 1 to 2 inch accumulations per hour 
  possible. 

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

&&

$$

ILZ057-062-063-066-170600-
/O.EXB.KILX.WW.Y.0005.220217T1200Z-220218T0300Z/
Edgar-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-
Including the cities of Paris, Greenup, Marshall, and Effingham
255 PM CST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to two inches and ice accumulations of up to two tenths 
  of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Edgar, Cumberland, Clark and Effingham Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain is expected to change to a mixture of
  freezing rain and sleet early in the afternoon is expected from
  Danville to Taylorville by late morning, before switching to
  snow late afternoon. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com

&&

$$

ILZ044>046-052>056-061-170600-
/O.EXT.KILX.WW.Y.0005.220217T1200Z-220218T0300Z/
Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-
Shelby-
Including the cities of Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, 
Taylorville, Decatur, Sullivan, Tuscola, Charleston, Mattoon, 
and Shelbyville
255 PM CST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of one tenth to two 
  tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on very hazardous road conditions, especially
  during the afternoon when travel is discouraged. Near whiteout 
  conditions will be possible in open areas. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A mixture of freezing rain and sleet is
  expected from Danville to Taylorville by late morning, with
  areas further south switching over in the afternoon. A switch to
  all snow should occur mid to late afternoon. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com

&&

$$

Geelhart
321 
WWUS43 KILX 170218
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
818 PM CST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER STORM TO BRING A WINTRY MIXTURE OF PRECIPITATION AND
HEAVY SNOW TO PARTS OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS LATE TONIGHT AND
THURSDAY...

ILZ027>031-036>038-040-041-171100-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0002.220217T0600Z-220218T0300Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, and Havana
818 PM CST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 9 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of up to 
  one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting from 40 to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois, north 
  of a Rushville to Bloomington line.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on very hazardous road conditions. Significant 
  impacts are expected, especially during the evening commute. 
  Near whiteout conditions will be possible in open areas, 
  especially during the afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A change from rain to mixed precipitation 
  will occur after midnight west of the Illinois River. A short 
  break in the precipitation is possible early Thursday morning, 
  especially west and north of Peoria. However, snow will move 
  into the area around mid morning, and continue through the 
  afternoon. The heaviest snow accumulation will be early in the 
  afternoon, with 1 to 2 inch accumulations per hour possible.

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

&&

$$

ILZ042-043-047>051-171100-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0002.220217T1200Z-220218T0300Z/
Logan-De Witt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Clinton, Beardstown, Petersburg,
Winchester, Jacksonville, and Springfield
818 PM CST Wed Feb 16 2022

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

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of one 
  tenth to two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois, mainly 
  from Springfield and Lincoln westward.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on very hazardous road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions may impact the morning commute, with 
  significant impacts during the evening commute. Near whiteout 
  conditions will be possible in open areas, especially during 
  the afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A change from rain to mixed precipitation 
  will occur toward sunrise near Jacksonville and Springfield, 
  before changing to all snow late morning. Snow will continue 
  through the afternoon. The heaviest snow accumulation will be 
  early in the afternoon, with 1 to 2 inch accumulations per 
  hour possible.

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

&&

$$

ILZ044>046-052>057-061>063-066-171100-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0005.220217T1200Z-220218T0300Z/
Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-
Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-
Including the cities of Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, 
Taylorville, Decatur, Sullivan, Tuscola, Charleston, Mattoon, 
Paris, Shelbyville, Greenup, Marshall, and Effingham
818 PM CST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to two inches and ice accumulations of up to two tenths 
  of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Edgar, Cumberland, Clark and Effingham Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain is expected to change to a mixture 
  of freezing rain and sleet early in the afternoon is expected 
  from Danville to Taylorville by late morning, before switching 
  to snow late afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com

&&

$$

Deubelbeiss
492 
WWUS43 KILX 170852
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
252 AM CST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER STORM TO BRING A WINTRY MIXTURE OF PRECIPITATION AND
HEAVY SNOW TO PARTS OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS TODAY...

ILZ027-028-030-171700-
/O.CAN.KILX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KILX.WW.Y.0005.220217T0852Z-220218T0300Z/
Knox-Stark-Marshall-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, and Lacon
252 AM CST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 2 
  to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com

&&

$$

ILZ044>046-053-171700-
/O.UPG.KILX.WW.Y.0005.220217T1200Z-220218T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KILX.WS.W.0002.220217T1200Z-220218T0300Z/
Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Macon-
Including the cities of Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, 
and Decatur
252 AM CST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation changing to heavy snow this afternoon.
  Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches and ice accumulations 
  of around one tenth of an inch. North winds gusting from 40 to 
  45 mph.

* WHERE...Piatt, Champaign, Vermilion and Macon Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on very hazardous road conditions. Significant 
  impacts are expected, especially this afternoon.  Near whiteout 
  conditions will be possible in open areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will change to freezing rain and sleet 
  late this morning, then change to snow, and continue through the 
  afternoon. The heaviest snow accumulation will be in the afternoon, 
  with 1 to 2 inch accumulations per hour possible.

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

&&

$$

ILZ029-031-036>038-040-041-171700-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T0300Z/
Peoria-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler-Mason-
Including the cities of Peoria, Eureka, Canton, Pekin, 
Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, and Havana
252 AM CST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation changing to heavy snow. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 9 inches and ice accumulations of up to 
  one tenth of an inch. North winds gusting from 40 to 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on very hazardous road conditions. Significant 
  impacts are expected, especially this afternoon. Near whiteout 
  conditions will be possible in open areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A short break in the precipitation is 
  expected this morning. However, by mid to late morning a period 
  of freezing rain and sleet will change to snow, and continue 
  through the afternoon. The heaviest snow accumulation will be 
  in the afternoon, with 1 to 2 inch accumulations per hour possible.

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

&&

$$

ILZ042-043-047>051-171700-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0002.220217T1200Z-220218T0300Z/
Logan-De Witt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Clinton, Beardstown, Petersburg,
Winchester, Jacksonville, and Springfield
252 AM CST Thu Feb 17 2022

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

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation changing to heavy snow. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 9 inches and ice accumulations of one 
  tenth to two tenths of an inch. North winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois, mainly 
  from Springfield and Lincoln westward.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on very hazardous road conditions. Significant 
  impacts are expected, especially this afternoon. Near whiteout 
  conditions will be possible in open areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A short break in the precipitation is 
  expected this morning. However, by mid to late morning a period 
  of freezing rain and sleet will change to snow, and continue 
  through the afternoon. The heaviest snow accumulation will be 
  in the afternoon, with 1 to 2 inch accumulations per hour possible.


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

&&

$$

ILZ067-068-071>073-171700-
/O.EXB.KILX.WW.Y.0005.220217T1800Z-220218T0300Z/
Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Newton, Robinson, Flora, Olney, 
and Lawrenceville
252 AM CST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to one inch and ice accumulations of around one tenth of 
  an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Jasper, Crawford, Clay, Richland and Lawrence Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain is expected to change to a mixture 
  of freezing rain and sleet this afternoon, before switching 
  to snow late afternoon and evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com

&&

$$

ILZ062-063-066-171700-
/O.EXT.KILX.WW.Y.0005.220217T1800Z-220218T0300Z/
Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-
Including the cities of Greenup, Marshall, and Effingham
252 AM CST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM
CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to two inches and ice accumulations of up to two tenths 
  of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Edgar, Cumberland, Clark and Effingham Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain is expected to change to a mixture 
  of freezing rain and sleet this afternoon, before switching 
  to snow late afternoon and evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com

&&

$$

ILZ052-054>057-061-171700-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0005.220217T1200Z-220218T0300Z/
Christian-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-
Including the cities of Taylorville, Sullivan, Tuscola, 
Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, and Shelbyville
252 AM CST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS
MORNING TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth 
  of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Edgar, Cumberland, Clark and Effingham Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain is expected to change to a mixture 
  of freezing rain and sleet toward midday, before switching 
  to snow this afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com

&&

$$
912 
WWUS43 KILX 171658
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1058 AM CST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER STORM TO BRING A WINTRY MIXTURE OF PRECIPITATION AND
HEAVY SNOW TO PARTS OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS TODAY...

ILZ029-031-036>038-040-041-172200-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T0300Z/
Peoria-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler-Mason-
Including the cities of Peoria, Eureka, Canton, Pekin, 
Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, and Havana
1058 AM CST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on very hazardous road conditions. Significant 
  impacts are expected, especially this afternoon. Near whiteout 
  conditions will be possible in open areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall rates will be during
  the afternoon hours, when accumulations of 1 to 2 inches per
  hour are expected. 

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

&&

$$

ILZ042>051-053-172200-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T0300Z/
Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-
Sangamon-Macon-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Clinton, Monticello, Champaign, 
Urbana, Danville, Beardstown, Petersburg, Winchester, 
Jacksonville, Springfield, and Decatur
1058 AM CST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of up to 
  one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on very hazardous road conditions. Significant 
  impacts are expected, especially this afternoon. Near whiteout 
  conditions will be possible in open areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow accumulation will be in 
  the afternoon, with 1 to 2 inch accumulations per hour possible.

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

&&

$$

ILZ027-028-030-172200-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T0300Z/
Knox-Stark-Marshall-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, and Lacon
1058 AM CST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com

&&

$$

ILZ052-054>057-061-172200-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T0300Z/
Christian-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-
Including the cities of Taylorville, Sullivan, Tuscola, 
Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, and Shelbyville
1058 AM CST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 1 
  to 3 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an 
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A mixture of sleet and freezing rain will
  occur into early afternoon, before switching over to all snow
  around mid afternoon. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com

&&

$$

ILZ062-063-066>068-071>073-172200-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0005.220217T1800Z-220218T0300Z/
Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Greenup, Marshall, Effingham, Newton, 
Robinson, Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville
1058 AM CST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to one inch and ice accumulations of around one tenth of 
  an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain is expected to change to a mixture of
  freezing rain and sleet near I-70 early this afternoon, with 
  the changeover occurring near the Wabash River late this 
  afternoon. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com

&&

$$

Geelhart
359 
WWUS43 KILX 180250
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
850 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022

ILZ029-031-036>038-040-041-180400-
/O.EXP.KILX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T0300Z/
Peoria-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler-Mason-
Including the cities of Peoria, Eureka, Canton, Pekin, 
Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, and Havana
850 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Heavy snow has ended across the area and the Winter Storm Warning
will be allowed to expire. However, breezy northwest winds will
continue late this evening and will result in blowing and 
drifting, especially in open and rural locations. Use caution if 
traveling overnight.

$$

ILZ042>051-053-180400-
/O.EXP.KILX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T0300Z/
Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-
Sangamon-Macon-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Clinton, Monticello, Champaign, 
Urbana, Danville, Beardstown, Petersburg, Winchester, 
Jacksonville, Springfield, and Decatur
850 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Heavy snow has ended across the area and the Winter Storm Warning
will be allowed to expire. However, breezy northwest winds will
continue late this evening and will result in blowing and 
drifting, especially in open and rural locations. Use caution if 
traveling overnight.

$$

ILZ027-028-030-180400-
/O.EXP.KILX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T0300Z/
Knox-Stark-Marshall-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, and Lacon
850 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Heavy snow has ended across the area and the Winter Weather
Advisory will be allowed to expire. However, breezy northwest 
winds will continue late this evening and will result in blowing 
and drifting, especially in open and rural locations. Use caution 
if traveling overnight.

$$

ILZ052-054>057-061-180400-
/O.EXP.KILX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T0300Z/
Christian-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-
Including the cities of Taylorville, Sullivan, Tuscola, 
Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, and Shelbyville
850 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Heavy snow has ended across the area and the Winter Weather
Advisory will be allowed to expire. However, breezy northwest 
winds will continue late this evening and will result in blowing 
and drifting, especially in open and rural locations. Use caution 
if traveling overnight.

$$

ILZ062-063-066>068-071>073-180400-
/O.EXP.KILX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T0300Z/
Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Greenup, Marshall, Effingham, Newton, 
Robinson, Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville
850 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Heavy snow has ended across the area and the Winter Weather
Advisory will be allowed to expire. However, breezy northwest 
winds will continue late this evening and will result in blowing 
and drifting, especially in open and rural locations. Use caution 
if traveling overnight.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Lincoln, IL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Feb 15, 11:59 PM CST, 3 hours 34 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 15, 11:59 PM CST, 3 hours 34 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1159 PM CST Tue Feb 15 2022

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 330 PM CST Tue Feb 15 2022

Strong south winds will keep temperatures on the mild side
overnight, rising into the 40s in most of central Illinois, before
reaching the 50s on Wednesday. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph are
likely Wednesday ahead of a strong winter storm, which will bring
widespread precipitation to the region. A changeover from rain to
a wintry mix will take place late Wednesday night through
Thursday, though the rain may be heavy before this occurs.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 900 PM CST Tue Feb 15 2022

Updated the forecast for mid/high clouds moving in quicker this
evening as skies become mostly cloudy. Also some adjustments to
the temperatures as temperatures already beginning to rise past
few hours with breezy SSE winds gusting 20 to 30 mph and
increasing clouds. Lows have already been reached in the upper 30s
ne CWA and mid 40s sw CWA. Temps were up to 50F at Springfield
and Jacksonville and 54 in Pittsfield, and up to around 40F in
east central IL. Temps will generally be in the lower 40s to mid
40s over CWA overnight, mildest SW CWA. Breezy SSE winds due to
strong 1043 mb high pressure off the southern New England coast
and 998 mb low pressure in sw KS which track ne to along the
eastern KS/NE border by dawn Wed keeping a tight pressure gradient
over IL and even stronger south to SSW winds on Wed.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Wednesday)
ISSUED AT 330 PM CST Tue Feb 15 2022

Our winter storm system is currently getting organized over
California, with a closed upper low dropping southeast. The surge of
warmer air has begun over the forecast area this afternoon, with
winds starting to gust over 25 mph. Temperatures have reached the
lower 50s south of I-70 and in the 40s most other areas.

Initial forecast concern will be with the winds on Wednesday. Strong
low level jet, over 60 knots on the high-res models, will develop
this evening and persist over eastern Illinois into Wednesday, with
forecast soundings keeping 40+ knots through the afternoon. Cloud
cover and any lingering snow pack would cut down the potential a bit
for mixing that down, but this morning's snow analysis has the
area near/south of I-70 snow-free and anything north of there
stands a good chance of melting tonight. Will be issuing a Wind
Advisory for Wednesday from Paris-Effingham southward with gusts
potentially up to 45 mph.

On the precipitation side of the house, synoptic models are in good
agreement with the large-scale features of this storm system,
keeping the cold front northwest of the forecast area through the
afternoon. Showers will develop during the afternoon hours, with
most of them staying west of I-55.

.LONG TERM...(Wednesday night through Tuesday)
ISSUED AT 330 PM CST Tue Feb 15 2022

Wednesday night through Thursday evening:

Rain becomes widespread during the evening as the front moves in,
remaining more scattered south of I-70 until after midnight. By
that point, the front should be near the Illinois River, reaching
I-70 toward sunrise. With the strong dynamics, a mention of isolated
thunder has been added as far north as Bloomington and Rushville.
The changeover to mixed precip has been slowed a tad, but should
be in the Peoria area in time for the morning rush, and near I-55
by mid morning Thursday. Eastern Illinois should hold off on any
switching until midday or early afternoon, while the southeast
largely stays as rain during the event. The heaviest snow axis on
the NAM/GFS favors the northwest third of Illinois, while the
European model is more across the central third. The switchover
remains the most uncertain element of this forecast, as there
remains a prominent warm nose around 900-850 mb that persists into
the afternoon. Model soundings continue to suggest a transition
from freezing rain to sleet as the cold air depth increases from
the northwest, before finally switching to snow. A Winter Storm
Watch has been issued with this potential, with the combination of
precip types, beginning midnight Wednesday night and around
sunrise Thursday further east.

Regarding the precipitation quantity, morning model runs have been
favoring the heaviest axis just north of I-70, upwards of 2.5
inches. No changes to the Flood Watch have been made at this time.
See the Hydrology section below for more details on the flood
potential.

Friday through Tuesday:

Most of the longer range forecast thankfully remains quiet, with a
pair of Alberta Clippers passing to our north this weekend. As we
get into early next week, another storm system looks to get going
in the Monday/Tuesday time frame. Long-range guidance keeps us on
the warm side of the storm, with rain in the forecast Monday night
and Tuesday.

With fresh snow cover over the northwest CWA, temperatures are
likely to fall to near zero Thursday night, but the cold weather
does not last long. By the end of the weekend, current indications
support 50s over our area.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Wednesday night)
Issued at 1155 PM CST Tue Feb 15 2022

LLWS to continue through 18Z/noon across central IL airports with
2k ft SSW winds 50-60 kts (even near 65 kts at BMI) and returning
se of the IL river Wed evening. South winds have increased to
14-20 kts with gusts 25-30 kts at 06Z and will be SSW around 20
kts or higher at times Wed and gusts in the 30s. SSW winds to
slowly decrease about 5-10 kts later Wed afternoon/evening and
turn WNW at PIA around 05Z/11 pm late Wed evening as cold front
moves through. Broken mid/high clouds overnight then clouds lower
to 3-5 k ft Wed morning and MVFR during Wed afternoon as scattered
rain showers move in from ne to se. Steadier rains arrive Wed
evening with MVFR vsbys and ceilings lower to 500-1.5 ft.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 330 PM CST Tue Feb 15 2022

Frost depth measurements on Monday were mainly in the 6-8 inch range
east of I-55 and north of I-70, with around 2 inches south of I-70.
Temperatures are expected to remain in the 40s overnight and reach
the 50s on Wednesday, which should cause some thawing from the top
down. Question will be how far down that thaw takes place. Extra
measurements will be taken tomorrow morning for verification.

Morning snowfall analysis from the National Operational Hydrologic
Remote Sensing Center (NOHRSC) shows up to 1 inch of water
equivalent is in the remaining snow depth, which is most
concentrated over east central Illinois. With deterministic model
guidance favoring an axis of 2-2.5 inches near or just north of
I-70 for the heaviest rainfall, extensive runoff is expected.
Current outlooks from the River Forecast Centers suggest minor
river flooding potential over the Wabash and Little Wabash Rivers,
as well as each end of the Sangamon River.

&&

.ILX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flood Watch from Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon
for ILZ044>046-052>057-061>063-066>068-071>073.

Wind Advisory from 8 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday for ILZ056-057-062-
063-066>068-071>073.

Winter Storm Watch from late Wednesday night through Thursday
afternoon for ILZ027>031-036-037-040-041.

Winter Storm Watch from Thursday morning through Thursday
afternoon for ILZ038-042>055-061.

&&

UPDATE...07
SYNOPSIS...Geelhart
SHORT TERM...Geelhart
LONG TERM...Geelhart
AVIATION...07
HYDROLOGY...Geelhart
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 15, 5:14 PM CST, 10 hours 19 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
514 PM CST Tue Feb 15 2022

ILZ027>031-036-037-040-041-161200-
Fulton-Knox-Marshall-Mason-Peoria-Schuyler-Stark-Tazewell-
Woodford-
514 PM CST Tue Feb 15 2022

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT...

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY...

Strong southerly winds are possible Wednesday, gusting as high as
35 to 40 mph.

Rain will transition to snow late Wednesday night through
Thursday morning, along with a period of freezing rain and sleet,
with heavy snow possible at times through Thursday. Between 1 and
1.5 inches of rain with locally higher amounts east of the IL
river is possible before the changeover. Between 3 and 5 inches of
snow is possible along with ice accumulations up to one tenth of
an inch. North winds could gust to 35 mph on Thursday causing some
blowing and drifting snow. Wind chills will lower to zero to 10
below zero overnight Thursday night into mid Friday morning.

Isolated thunderstorms are possible east of the IL river during
Wednesday night after 8 pm.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight.

ILZ038-042-043-047>051-161200-
Cass-De Witt-Logan-McLean-Menard-Morgan-Sangamon-Scott-
514 PM CST Tue Feb 15 2022

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT...

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY...

Strong southerly winds are possible Wednesday, gusting as high as
35 to 45 mph.

Rain will transition to snow Thursday morning, along with a
period of freezing rain and sleet, with heavy snow possible at
times through Thursday. Heavy rain of 1.5 to 2.5 inches could
bring some flooding issues mainly to counties along and south of
I-72/Danville and along and east of I-55. Between 1 and 3 inches
of snow is possible along with around one tenth inch of ice. Gusty
north winds could cause blowing and drifting snow by Thursday
afternoon and evening. Wind chills will lower to zero to 10 below
overnight Thursday night into mid Friday morning.

Isolated thunderstorms are possible during Wednesday night after 8
pm.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight.

ILZ044>046-052>055-061-161200-
Champaign-Christian-Douglas-Macon-Moultrie-Piatt-Shelby-Vermilion-
514 PM CST Tue Feb 15 2022

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT...

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY...

Strong southerly winds are possible Wednesday, gusting as high as
35 to 45 mph.

Heavy rain is expected Wednesday night and Thursday with 2 to 2.5
inches expected, and may produce some areas of flooding on low-
lying and flood- prone locations and rivers. Ice jams may form on
areas prone to ice jams. Rain may transition to snow or a wintry
mix during Thursday afternoon, with freezing rain and sleet
possible. Snowfall amounts up to 1 inch and ice accumulations less
than a tenth inch are possible.

Isolated thunderstorms will also be possible overnight Wednesday
night into early Thursday morning. At this point, the potential
of severe thunderstorm appears to be low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight.

ILZ056-057-062-063-066>068-071>073-161200-
Clark-Clay-Coles-Crawford-Cumberland-Edgar-Effingham-Jasper-
Lawrence-Richland-
514 PM CST Tue Feb 15 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT...

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY...

Strong southerly winds are possible Wednesday, gusting as high as
40 to 45 mph. A wind advisory is in effect Wednesday across
southeast IL due to these high winds.

Heavy rain is expected Wednesday night and Thursday with 1.5 to
2.5 inches expected, and may produce some areas of flooding on
low-lying and flood-prone locations and rivers. Ice jams may form
on areas prone to ice jams. Rain may transition to snow or a
wintry mix late Thursday afternoon, with freezing rain and sleet
possible mainly from I-70 north.

Thunderstorms will also be possible overnight Wednesday night
into early Thursday afternoon. At this point, the potential of
severe thunderstorm appears to be low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight.

07

The office that day

Everything else NWS Lincoln, IL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 15, 8:20 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningILXClay, Richland11 days
Feb 16, 9:16 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningILXPiatt5 days
Feb 16, 9:39 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningILXLawrence13 days
Feb 16, 10:44 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryILXChampaign, Christian, Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford and 16 more34 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.