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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Lincoln, IL
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 11:00 AM CST | SNOW 1 | Trivoli, IL | |
| Feb 12, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 1 | Farmington, IL | |
| Feb 12, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 1 | Peoria Intl Airport, IL | |
| Feb 12, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 1.2 | Germantown Hills, IL | Obtained 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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 3:18 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | ILX | Cass, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Coles, Cumberland and 24 more | 42 hr |
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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.