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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Lincoln, IL

February 11, 202513 counties in Illinois

NWS Lincoln, IL issued this winter storm warning at Feb 11, 2025, 3:18 AM CST for 13 counties in Illinois. It took effect at Feb 12, 2025, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 6 hr. 4 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 11, 2025, 3:18 AM CST (09:18 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 12, 2025, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 12, 2025, 11:50 AM CST
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Lincoln, IL

Counties Cass County, IL, Fulton County, IL, Knox County, IL, Marshall County, IL, Mason County, IL, Menard County, IL, Morgan County, IL, Peoria County, IL, Schuyler County, IL, Scott County, IL, Stark County, IL, Tazewell County, IL, Woodford County, IL

The radar

The Lincoln radar (KILX), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:23 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 12, 11:00 AM CSTSNOW 1Trivoli, IL
Feb 12, 12:00 PM CSTSNOW 1Farmington, IL
Feb 12, 12:00 PM CSTSNOW 1Peoria Intl Airport, IL
Feb 12, 12:00 PM CSTSNOW 1.2Germantown Hills, ILObtained from social media.

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, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 118 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 2025-02-11Temperature 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 2025-02-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 41 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156175Sfc1 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
1503 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
91 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
41 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
7 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

375 
WWUS43 KILX 110918
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
318 AM CST Tue Feb 11 2025

ILZ027>031-036-037-040-041-047>050-112200-
/O.UPG.KILX.WS.A.0002.250212T1200Z-250213T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KILX.WS.W.0002.250212T1200Z-250213T0900Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-Schuyler-
Mason-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-
Including the cities of Rushville, Eureka, Winchester, Canton,
Peoria, Beardstown, Galesburg, Havana, Lacon, Toulon, Petersburg,
Pekin, and Jacksonville
318 AM CST Tue Feb 11 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 
  7 inches.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

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

&&

$$

ILZ038-042-112200-
/O.UPG.KILX.WS.A.0002.250212T1200Z-250213T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KILX.WW.Y.0004.250212T1200Z-250213T0900Z/
McLean-Logan-
Including the cities of Normal, Bloomington, and Lincoln
318 AM CST Tue Feb 11 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Logan and McLean Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

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

&&

$$

ILZ043>046-051>053-112200-
/O.NEW.KILX.WW.Y.0004.250212T1200Z-250213T0900Z/
De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-
Including the cities of Decatur, Danville, Clinton, Champaign,
Monticello, Springfield, Taylorville, and Urbana
318 AM CST Tue Feb 11 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mainly snow expected...with patchy freezing rain possible. 
  Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice 
  accumulations around a light glaze.

* WHERE...Christian, De Witt, Macon, Piatt, Sangamon, Champaign, and 
  Vermilion Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Wednesday 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

&&

$$

ILZ054>057-061>063-066-112200-
/O.NEW.KILX.WW.Y.0004.250212T1200Z-250213T0900Z/
Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-
Including the cities of Charleston, Greenup, Effingham,
Shelbyville, Mattoon, Tuscola, Marshall, Paris, and Sullivan
318 AM CST Tue Feb 11 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations around one 
  tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Shelby, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, 
  Moultrie, and Effingham Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Thursday.

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

&&

$$

Barnes
5 follow-up statements
337 
WWUS43 KILX 111653
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1053 AM CST Tue Feb 11 2025

ILZ027>031-036-037-040-041-047>050-112200-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0002.250212T1200Z-250213T0900Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-Schuyler-
Mason-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-
Including the cities of Rushville, Toulon, Pekin, Havana,
Galesburg, Winchester, Beardstown, Jacksonville, Canton, Eureka,
Peoria, Lacon, and Petersburg
1053 AM CST Tue Feb 11 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 
AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations around 5 
  inches with locally higher amounts.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois, mainly near 
  and west of the Illinois River.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous.

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

&&

$$

ILZ038-042>046-051>053-112200-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0004.250212T1200Z-250213T0900Z/
McLean-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Sangamon-Christian-
Macon-
Including the cities of Bloomington, Springfield, Champaign,
Monticello, Decatur, Normal, Urbana, Taylorville, Danville,
Lincoln, and Clinton
1053 AM CST Tue Feb 11 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 
3 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mainly snow expected, with patchy freezing rain possible. 
  Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and a light glaze 
  of ice.

* WHERE...Christian, De Witt, Logan, Macon, McLean, Piatt, Sangamon, 
  Champaign, and Vermilion Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ice accumulations are most likely near and 
  east of I-57.

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

&&

$$

ILZ054>057-061>063-066-112200-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0004.250212T1200Z-250213T0900Z/
Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-
Including the cities of Paris, Charleston, Greenup, Mattoon,
Marshall, Tuscola, Shelbyville, Sullivan, and Effingham
1053 AM CST Tue Feb 11 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 
3 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations around one 
  tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Shelby, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, 
  Moultrie, and Effingham Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while 
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken 
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and 
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

Geelhart
636 
WWUS43 KILX 111958
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
158 PM CST Tue Feb 11 2025

ILZ047>050-120400-
/O.CAN.KILX.WS.W.0002.250212T1200Z-250213T0900Z/
/O.EXA.KILX.WW.Y.0004.250212T1200Z-250213T0900Z/
Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-
Including the cities of Jacksonville, Winchester, Beardstown, and
Petersburg
158 PM CST Tue Feb 11 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM CST 
THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Menard, Cass, Morgan, and Scott Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the falling snow will end early in 
  the evening, but hazardous road conditions will linger overnight.

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

&&

$$

ILZ027>031-036-037-040-041-120400-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0002.250212T1200Z-250213T0900Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-Schuyler-
Mason-
Including the cities of Rushville, Toulon, Pekin, Havana,
Galesburg, Canton, Eureka, Peoria, and Lacon
158 PM CST Tue Feb 11 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 
AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 
  5 inches, highest northwest of the Illinois River.

* WHERE...Marshall, Mason, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, Woodford, 
  Fulton, Knox, and Schuyler Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the falling snow is expected to end 
  in the evening, but hazardous road conditions will linger 
  overnight.

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

&&

$$

ILZ038-042>046-051>053-120400-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0004.250212T1200Z-250213T0900Z/
McLean-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Sangamon-Christian-
Macon-
Including the cities of Bloomington, Springfield, Champaign,
Monticello, Decatur, Normal, Urbana, Taylorville, Danville,
Lincoln, and Clinton
158 PM CST Tue Feb 11 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 
3 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 2 and 4 inches near and north of I-72. Ice accumulations 
  around one tenth of an inch south of a Decatur to Danville line.

* WHERE...Christian, De Witt, Logan, Macon, McLean, Piatt, Sangamon, 
  Champaign, and Vermilion Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday 
  morning and evening commutes.

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

&&

$$

ILZ054>057-061>063-066-120400-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0004.250212T1200Z-250213T0900Z/
Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-
Including the cities of Paris, Charleston, Greenup, Mattoon,
Marshall, Tuscola, Shelbyville, Sullivan, and Effingham
158 PM CST Tue Feb 11 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 
3 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up 
  to two inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Shelby, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, 
  Moultrie, and Effingham Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while 
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken 
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and 
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

Geelhart
313 
WWUS43 KILX 120341
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
941 PM CST Tue Feb 11 2025

ILZ027>031-036-037-040-041-121200-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0002.250212T1200Z-250213T0900Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-Schuyler-
Mason-
Including the cities of Eureka, Toulon, Lacon, Canton, Havana,
Pekin, Peoria, Galesburg, and Rushville
941 PM CST Tue Feb 11 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 
AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 
  5 inches.

* WHERE...Marshall, Mason, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, Woodford, 
  Fulton, Knox, and Schuyler Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous.

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

&&

$$

ILZ038-042>053-121200-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0004.250212T1200Z-250213T0900Z/
McLean-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott-
Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-
Including the cities of Monticello, Danville, Lincoln, Decatur,
Bloomington, Normal, Beardstown, Urbana, Winchester,
Jacksonville, Springfield, Taylorville, Champaign, Petersburg,
and Clinton
941 PM CST Tue Feb 11 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 
3 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 2 and 4 inches near and north of I-72. Ice accumulations 
  around one tenth of an inch south of a Decatur to Danville line.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday 
  morning and evening commutes.

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

&&

$$

ILZ054>057-061>063-066-121200-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0004.250212T1200Z-250213T0900Z/
Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-
Including the cities of Greenup, Charleston, Shelbyville, Paris,
Sullivan, Mattoon, Effingham, Marshall, and Tuscola
941 PM CST Tue Feb 11 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 
3 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up 
  to two inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Shelby, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, 
  Moultrie, and Effingham Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while 
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken 
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and 
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

Deubelbeiss
891 
WWUS43 KILX 120933
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
333 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

ILZ027>031-036-037-040-041-122200-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0002.250212T1200Z-250213T0900Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-Schuyler-
Mason-
Including the cities of Canton, Havana, Rushville, Toulon, Pekin,
Peoria, Galesburg, Eureka, and Lacon
333 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Marshall, Mason, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, Woodford, 
  Fulton, Knox, and Schuyler Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening 
  commute.

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

&&

$$

ILZ038-042>053-122200-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0004.250212T1200Z-250213T0900Z/
McLean-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott-
Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-
Including the cities of Petersburg, Taylorville, Danville,
Urbana, Decatur, Normal, Champaign, Jacksonville, Bloomington,
Springfield, Beardstown, Monticello, Clinton, Lincoln, and
Winchester
333 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 2 and 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. 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

&&

$$

ILZ054>057-061>063-066-122200-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0004.250212T1200Z-250213T0900Z/
Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-
Including the cities of Sullivan, Charleston, Greenup, Mattoon,
Effingham, Paris, Shelbyville, Marshall, and Tuscola
333 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up 
  to one inch and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Shelby, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, 
  Moultrie, and Effingham Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while 
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken 
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and 
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$
032 
WWUS43 KILX 121750
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1150 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

ILZ027>031-036-037-040-041-122200-
/O.CAN.KILX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250213T0900Z/
/O.EXA.KILX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250213T0900Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-Schuyler-
Mason-
Including the cities of Peoria, Havana, Toulon, Eureka,
Galesburg, Lacon, Pekin, Canton, and Rushville
1150 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.

* WHERE...Marshall, Mason, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, Woodford, 
  Fulton, Knox, and Schuyler Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Thursday.

* 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

&&

$$

ILZ038-042>053-122200-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250213T0900Z/
McLean-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott-
Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-
Including the cities of Champaign, Bloomington, Lincoln,
Winchester, Monticello, Danville, Decatur, Clinton, Beardstown,
Urbana, Taylorville, Petersburg, Jacksonville, Springfield, and
Normal
1150 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to 
  two inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.

* WHERE...Generally along the I-72 corridor eastward to Danville. 

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday 
  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

&&

$$

ILZ054>057-061>063-066-122200-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250213T0900Z/
Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-
Including the cities of Greenup, Paris, Shelbyville, Effingham,
Tuscola, Mattoon, Sullivan, Charleston, and Marshall
1150 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Snow accumulations up to one inch and 
  ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Shelby, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, 
  Moultrie, and Effingham Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while 
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken 
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and 
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

Geelhart

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 10, 10:40 PM CST, 4 hours 38 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Wednesday and Wednesday night from about Jacksonville to Bloomington northward, with chances of at least 6 inches of snow around 60% near and northwest of the Illinois River.
  • A mixture of freezing rain and snow is likely over portions of east central Illinois on Wednesday, causing some light ice accumulations.
  • Another storm system will start off the upcoming weekend, with a mixture of rain and snow likely.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 10, 10:40 PM CST, 4 hours 38 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...Updated Aviation
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1040 PM CST Mon Feb 10 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Wednesday and Wednesday
  night from about Jacksonville to Bloomington northward, with
  chances of at least 6 inches of snow around 60% near and
  northwest of the Illinois River.

- A mixture of freezing rain and snow is likely over portions of
  east central Illinois on Wednesday, causing some light ice
  accumulations.

- Another storm system will start off the upcoming weekend, with a
  mixture of rain and snow likely.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 800 PM CST Mon Feb 10 2025

8pm radar imagery shows some weak returns inching towards the
I-72 corridor: however, 00Z ILX sounding shows very dry air still
in place below around 9000 feet. This matches area obs which show
cloud bases generally between 7k-10kft. With this in mind, does
not appear that any of these returns are likely to reach the
surface, but if they do, it would only be a few flurries with no
impacts expected. Continued isentropic ascent across southern
Illinois overnight will eventually help to saturate the lower
levels mainly south of I-70 after midnight allowing light snow to
eventually materialize with a dusting possible through daybreak
Tuesday.

Deubelbeiss

&&

.SHORT TERM...  (Through Late Tuesday Afternoon)
Issued at 240 PM CST Mon Feb 10 2025

Main focus for this period remains with the shortwave approaching
from the southwest. Morning model suite has shifted a bit further
south with the overall precipitation axis with this feature, with
more of a southwest/northeast tilt to it. Thus, PoP's with this
forecast cycle are mainly near and south of I-70, with just a
dusting of snow. With the more subtle northern wave, not thinking
there will be much more than flurries this far south.

With more extensive cloud cover, temperatures will not be as cold
as last night, and highs Wednesday should be well into the 30s in
most areas.

Geelhart

.LONG TERM...  (Tuesday Night through Next Monday)
Issued at 240 PM CST Mon Feb 10 2025

Midweek winter storm system remains the primary focus, though one
during the weekend will have some minor impacts as well.

Afternoon water vapor imagery shows a well defined wave dropping
south along the British Columbia coast, and this will help dig the
upper trough over the southwest U.S. over the next 24 hours. This
will spur surface cyclogenesis across the southern Plains. An
expansive area of precipitation will spread across central and
southeast Illinois Wednesday morning, with deformation snow on the
back side lingering past midnight. Morning model trends have been
a bit wetter and also shifted a tad northwest with the heavier
snow axis. This also introduces a larger area over east central
Illinois where freezing rain or sleet will be a concern. Forecast
soundings off the NAM (though somewhat degraded due to data ingest
issues this morning) and GFS do not show an overwhelmingly strong
signal for freezing rain, but may be more supportive of sleet. In
terms of snow, probabilities of over 6 inches of snow are running
over 60% near and northwest of the Illinois River. Thus, a Winter
Storm Watch has been issued beginning Wednesday morning, generally
north of a Jacksonville to Bloomington line. Heaviest snow rates
look to be during the afternoon hours. Will likely need an
advisory at some point southeast of there, but with more
uncertainty at this time, will hold off on that potential.

A quick shot of cold air will follow this system. However, the
upper flow quickly becomes more west/southwest again, bringing
milder air back into the region. Another storm system takes shape
Friday night. With the warmer pattern, a rain/snow mix will be
more of a concern Friday night and Saturday, before ending as a
period of light snow. Following that system, another cold surge
will close out the weekend.

Geelhart

&&

.AVIATION...  (For the 06z TAFs through 06z Tuesday Night)
Issued at 1039 PM CST Mon Feb 10 2025

A trough of low pressure will take shape from the lower
Mississippi Valley to the Upper Ohio Valley much of the period. A
moderate east to northeast breeze will develop across central
Illinois in response with some gusts around 20 kt possible,
especially at PIA/BMI. Precip is expected to stay south of the
terminals, but expect increasing mid level clouds locally.
Guidance still hints at some potential for MVFR ceilings Tuesday,
but confidence remains low.

Deubelbeiss

&&

.ILX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday morning through late Wednesday
night for ILZ027>031-036>038-040>042-047>050.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 10, 3:55 PM CST, 11 hours 23 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
355 PM CST Mon Feb 10 2025

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>053-112200-
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler-
Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott-
Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-
355 PM CST Mon Feb 10 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

A storm system will spread snow into the area on Wednesday leading to
slippery travel. The latest guidance indicates a greater than 60%
chance of more than 4 inches of snow along and northwest of a
Jacksonville to Bloomington line...and a greater than 60% chance of
more than 6 inches along and northwest of the Illinois River.

Colder air will arrive in the wake of the Wednesday storm system.
Wind-chill values will drop into the zero to 10 below zero range
both Thursday and Friday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.

ILZ054>057-061>063-066-112200-
Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-
355 PM CST Mon Feb 10 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

A storm system will spread snow and ice into the area on Wednesday.
While some accumulating snow is possible, a wintry mix will likely
cut down on snowfall totals, with sleet and freezing rain leading to
slippery travel.

Colder air will arrive in the wake of the Wednesday storm system.
Wind-chill values will drop into the zero to 10 below zero range
both Thursday and Friday morning. The rain may briefly change
back to snow Wednesday evening before the precipitation ends.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.

ILZ067-068-071>073-112200-
Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
355 PM CST Mon Feb 10 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

A storm system will spread a mixture of freezing rain and snow into
the area Wednesday morning before temperatures warm enough to
support mostly rain Wednesday afternoon. The rain may briefly change
back to snow Wednesday evening before the precipitation ends.

Colder air will arrive in the wake of the Wednesday storm system.
Wind-chill values will drop into the single digits both Thursday and
Friday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.

MJA

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 11, 3:18 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryILXCass, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Coles, Cumberland and 24 more42 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.