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Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Lincoln, IL
NWS Lincoln, IL issued this winter storm warning at Nov 28, 2025, 2:06 AM CST for 27 counties in Illinois. It took effect at Nov 29, 2025, 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
- Nov 28, 2025, 2:06 AM CST (08:06 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 29, 2025, 12:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Nov 29, 2025, 8:42 PM CST
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Lincoln, IL
All 27 counties
Cass County, IL, Champaign County, IL, Christian County, IL, Coles County, IL, DeWitt County, IL, Douglas County, IL, Edgar 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, Moultrie County, IL, Peoria County, IL, Piatt County, IL, Sangamon County, IL, Schuyler County, IL, Scott County, IL, Shelby County, IL, Stark County, IL, Tazewell County, IL, Vermilion County, IL, Woodford County, IL
The radar
The Lincoln radar (KILX), 5 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:06 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 5:45 AM CST | SNOW 2.5 | 1 Nw Knoxville, IL | Snowfall so far. Still snowing. |
| Nov 29, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 1 | Peoria Intl Airport, IL | Storm total so far. Still snowing. |
| Nov 29, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.8 | Capital Airport, IL | Storm total so far. Still snowing. |
| Nov 29, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.2 | 3 Wnw Washington, IL | |
| Nov 29, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 4 | Hopewell, IL | |
| Nov 29, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 6 | 1 Ne South Jacksonville, IL | |
| Nov 29, 7:30 AM CST | SNOW 1.5 | East Peoria, IL | |
| Nov 29, 7:45 AM CST | SNOW 3 | 4 Nw Delong, IL | |
| Nov 29, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.1 | 1 Ese Mattoon, IL | Corrects previous rain report from 1 ESE Mattoon from rain to snow report. CO-OP Observer station MOOI2 Mattoon. |
| Nov 29, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 2 | Bellevue, IL | |
| Nov 29, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.2 | Lewistown, IL | |
| Nov 29, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.8 | Lewistown, IL | |
| Nov 29, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 4 | 2 Ene Topeka, IL | |
| Nov 29, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 4 | Canton, IL | |
| Nov 29, 8:10 AM CST | SNOW 2.3 | Greenview, IL | |
| Nov 29, 8:17 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | Washburn, IL | |
| Nov 29, 8:30 AM CST | SNOW 2.5 | Farmington, IL | |
| Nov 29, 8:30 AM CST | SNOW 4 | Astoria, IL | |
| Nov 29, 8:30 AM CST | SNOW 5.5 | Beardstown, IL | |
| Nov 29, 8:45 AM CST | SNOW 5.8 | Pana, IL | |
| Nov 29, 9:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.9 | 2 Ssw Decatur, IL | WAND TV. |
| Nov 29, 9:19 AM CST | SNOW 4 | Sherman, IL | |
| Nov 29, 9:29 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | Mount Zion, IL | |
| Nov 29, 9:30 AM CST | SNOW 5.5 | Chatham, IL | Relayed from broadcast media. |
| Nov 29, 9:30 AM CST | SNOW 7 | Franklin, IL | Relayed from broadcast media. |
| Nov 29, 9:30 AM CST | SNOW 7 | Franklin, IL | Relayed from broadcast media. |
| Nov 29, 9:35 AM CST | SNOW 4 | Washburn, IL | |
| Nov 29, 10:00 AM CST | SNOW 4 | Wyoming, IL | Relayed from broadcast media. |
| Nov 29, 10:00 AM CST | SNOW 4.3 | Riverton, IL | |
| Nov 29, 10:10 AM CST | SNOW 4 | 1 Se Galesburg, IL | |
| Nov 29, 10:40 AM CST | SNOW 5 | Sherman, IL | This is an update to a previous report. Relayed from broadcast media. |
| Nov 29, 10:45 AM CST | SNOW 5.1 | Farmington, IL | Storm total with 1.1 inches between 8 and 11 am. |
| Nov 29, 11:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.2 | 2 N Towanda, IL | |
| Nov 29, 11:00 AM CST | SNOW 2 | 2 N Homer, IL | |
| Nov 29, 11:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.8 | 1 Nw Mattoon, IL | |
| Nov 29, 11:00 AM CST | SNOW 4.2 | Metamora, IL | |
| Nov 29, 11:40 AM CST | SNOW 4.1 | 1 Nw Lincoln, IL | |
| Nov 29, 11:45 AM CST | SNOW 6.5 | 2 S Grandview, IL | |
| Nov 29, 11:45 AM CST | SNOW 6.5 | 2 S Grandview, IL | |
| Nov 29, 11:49 AM CST | SNOW 5.5 | Sherman, IL | |
| Nov 29, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 3.1 | Peoria Intl Airport, IL | Official Peoria snowfall since midnight. 2.1 inches since 6 am. |
| Nov 29, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 3.9 | Nws Lincoln, IL | Total at NWS Lincoln since midnight. 3.0 inches since 6 am. |
| Nov 29, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 6 | Capital Airport, IL | Official Springfield snowfall since midnight. 4.2 inches since 6 am. |
| Nov 29, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 6 | Capital Airport, IL | Official Springfield snowfall since midnight. 4.2 inches since 6 am. |
| Nov 29, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 6.5 | 1 Ese Chatham, IL | |
| Nov 29, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 6.5 | 1 Ese Chatham, IL | |
| Nov 29, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 7 | Athens, IL | Relayed from broadcast media. |
| Nov 29, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 7 | Athens, IL | Relayed from broadcast media. |
| Nov 29, 12:15 PM CST | SNOW 5.5 | Wyoming, IL | |
| Nov 29, 12:15 PM CST | SNOW 5.5 | Wyoming, IL | |
| Nov 29, 12:20 PM CST | SNOW 6.3 | Sherman, IL | Total so far. Relayed from broadcast media. |
| Nov 29, 12:30 PM CST | SNOW 5.5 | Havana, IL | |
| Nov 29, 12:30 PM CST | SNOW 8 | Auburn, IL | Relayed from broadcast media. |
| Nov 29, 12:30 PM CST | SNOW 8 | Auburn, IL | Relayed from broadcast media. |
| Nov 29, 12:55 PM CST | SNOW 4.5 | Ellisville, IL | |
| Nov 29, 12:55 PM CST | SNOW 4.5 | Ellisville, IL | |
| Nov 29, 1:00 PM CST | SNOW 5 | Dunlap, IL | |
| Nov 29, 1:00 PM CST | SNOW 6.2 | Hopewell, IL | |
| Nov 29, 1:00 PM CST | SNOW 6.2 | Hopewell, IL | |
| Nov 29, 1:00 PM CST | SNOW 7 | 5 Sw Berry, 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, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 57 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
- 1803 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 68 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 124 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 151 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
679 WWUS43 KILX 280806 WSWILX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 206 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025 ILZ027>031-036-037-040>042-047>052-282215- /O.UPG.KILX.WS.A.0003.251129T0600Z-251130T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KILX.WS.W.0003.251129T0600Z-251130T1200Z/ Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-Schuyler- Mason-Logan-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian- Including the cities of Rushville, Canton, Lacon, Taylorville, Winchester, Eureka, Peoria, Galesburg, Springfield, Lincoln, Beardstown, Petersburg, Jacksonville, Toulon, Havana, and Pekin 206 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations in excess of 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com && $$ ILZ038-043-053-282215- /O.UPG.KILX.WS.A.0003.251129T0600Z-251130T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KILX.WS.W.0003.251129T0600Z-251130T1200Z/ McLean-De Witt-Macon- Including the cities of Normal, Decatur, Bloomington, and Clinton 206 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations in excess of 6 inches. * WHERE...De Witt, Macon, and McLean Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com && $$ ILZ044>046-054>057-061>063-066-282215- /O.CON.KILX.WS.A.0003.251129T0600Z-251130T1200Z/ Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby- Cumberland-Clark-Effingham- Including the cities of Danville, Tuscola, Monticello, Champaign, Shelbyville, Effingham, Paris, Mattoon, Greenup, Sullivan, Marshall, Urbana, and Charleston 206 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Total snow accumulations in excess of 5 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Illinois. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ MJA
5 follow-up statements
509 WWUS43 KILX 281207 WSWILX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 607 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025 ILZ027>031-036>038-040>043-047>053-282200- /O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0003.251129T0600Z-251130T1200Z/ Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean- Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon- Christian-Macon- Including the cities of Canton, Bloomington, Taylorville, Peoria, Springfield, Beardstown, Petersburg, Toulon, Pekin, Normal, Lacon, Eureka, Clinton, Jacksonville, Decatur, Rushville, Winchester, Galesburg, Lincoln, and Havana 607 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations in excess of 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ ILZ044>046-054>057-061>063-066-282200- /O.CON.KILX.WS.A.0003.251129T0600Z-251130T1200Z/ Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby- Cumberland-Clark-Effingham- Including the cities of Danville, Tuscola, Monticello, Champaign, Shelbyville, Effingham, Paris, Mattoon, Greenup, Sullivan, Marshall, Urbana, and Charleston 607 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations in excess of 5 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Illinois. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ MJA
754 WWUS43 KILX 281820 WSWILX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 1220 PM CST Fri Nov 28 2025 ILZ044>046-054>057-061-291015- /O.UPG.KILX.WS.A.0003.251129T0600Z-251130T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KILX.WS.W.0003.251129T1200Z-251130T1200Z/ Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby- Including the cities of Paris, Shelbyville, Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, Charleston, Mattoon, Sullivan, and Tuscola 1220 PM CST Fri Nov 28 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. * WHERE...Piatt, Shelby, Champaign, Coles, Douglas, Edgar, Moultrie, and Vermilion Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com && $$ ILZ027>031-036>038-040>043-047>053-291015- /O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0003.251129T0600Z-251130T1200Z/ Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean- Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon- Christian-Macon- Including the cities of Petersburg, Taylorville, Lacon, Eureka, Galesburg, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Decatur, Bloomington, Canton, Peoria, Clinton, Springfield, Toulon, Beardstown, Winchester, Jacksonville, Pekin, and Lincoln 1220 PM CST Fri Nov 28 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches across much of the area...with higher amounts of 9 to 12 inches along and north of a Macomb to Bloomington line. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ ILZ062-063-066-291015- /O.UPG.KILX.WS.A.0003.251129T0600Z-251130T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KILX.WW.Y.0008.251129T1200Z-251130T1200Z/ Cumberland-Clark-Effingham- Including the cities of Effingham, Marshall, and Greenup 1220 PM CST Fri Nov 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Clark, Cumberland, and Effingham Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com && $$ ILZ067-068-071>073-291015- /O.NEW.KILX.WW.Y.0008.251129T1200Z-251130T1200Z/ Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence- Including the cities of Newton, Lawrenceville, Robinson, Olney, and Flora 1220 PM CST Fri Nov 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...Clay, Crawford, Jasper, Lawrence, and Richland Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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 && $$ Barnes
699 WWUS43 KILX 290745 WSWILX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 145 AM CST Sat Nov 29 2025 ILZ027>031-036>038-040>043-047>053-292200- /O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-251130T1200Z/ Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean- Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon- Christian-Macon- Including the cities of Decatur, Normal, Bloomington, Peoria, Lacon, Pekin, Winchester, Taylorville, Canton, Toulon, Beardstown, Havana, Clinton, Galesburg, Lincoln, Rushville, Jacksonville, Springfield, Petersburg, and Eureka 145 AM CST Sat Nov 29 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches across much of the area...with higher amounts of 9 to 12 inches along and north of a Macomb to Bloomington line. In addition, winds will occasionally gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Occasional whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ ILZ044>046-054>057-061-292200- /O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0003.251129T1200Z-251130T1200Z/ Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby- Including the cities of Champaign, Sullivan, Tuscola, Charleston, Paris, Danville, Monticello, Urbana, Shelbyville, and Mattoon 145 AM CST Sat Nov 29 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. In addition, winds will occasionally gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Piatt, Shelby, Champaign, Coles, Douglas, Edgar, Moultrie, and Vermilion Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. 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 && $$ ILZ062-063-066>068-071>073-292200- /O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0008.251129T1200Z-251130T1200Z/ Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence- Including the cities of Marshall, Effingham, Newton, Lawrenceville, Robinson, Greenup, Olney, and Flora 145 AM CST Sat Nov 29 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. In addition, winds will occasionally gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Clark, Cumberland, Clay, Crawford, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence, and Richland Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MJA
273 WWUS43 KILX 292052 WSWILX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 252 PM CST Sat Nov 29 2025 ILZ067-068-071>073-292200- /O.CAN.KILX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251130T1200Z/ Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence- Including the cities of Flora, Lawrenceville, Robinson, Newton, and Olney 252 PM CST Sat Nov 29 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Only very light precipitation is expected along and south of a Robinson to Flora line into this evening. With temperatures above freezing, the risk for wintery driving conditions has diminished. Therefore the Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled. $$ ILZ027>031-036>038-040>043-047>053-301000- /O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-251130T1200Z/ Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean- Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon- Christian-Macon- Including the cities of Petersburg, Springfield, Normal, Lincoln, Galesburg, Decatur, Jacksonville, Peoria, Canton, Winchester, Eureka, Havana, Pekin, Beardstown, Taylorville, Lacon, Clinton, Toulon, Bloomington, and Rushville 252 PM CST Sat Nov 29 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ ILZ044>046-054>057-061-301000- /O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-251130T1200Z/ Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby- Including the cities of Monticello, Tuscola, Danville, Paris, Sullivan, Charleston, Shelbyville, Mattoon, Urbana, and Champaign 252 PM CST Sat Nov 29 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Piatt, Shelby, Champaign, Coles, Douglas, Edgar, Moultrie, and Vermilion Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Plan on slippery road conditions. 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 && $$ ILZ062-063-066-301000- /O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251130T1200Z/ Cumberland-Clark-Effingham- Including the cities of Effingham, Marshall, and Greenup 252 PM CST Sat Nov 29 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of around 1 inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Clark, Cumberland, and Effingham Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ Barnes
012 WWUS43 KILX 300242 WSWILX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 842 PM CST Sat Nov 29 2025 ILZ027>031-036>038-040>057-061-300345- /O.CAN.KILX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-251130T1200Z/ Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean- Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass- Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas- Coles-Edgar-Shelby- Including the cities of Champaign, Canton, Havana, Urbana, Paris, Beardstown, Jacksonville, Taylorville, Charleston, Monticello, Eureka, Petersburg, Rushville, Decatur, Tuscola, Pekin, Lincoln, Shelbyville, Toulon, Lacon, Peoria, Mattoon, Winchester, Normal, Clinton, Danville, Springfield, Bloomington, Sullivan, and Galesburg 842 PM CST Sat Nov 29 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Accumulating snow has ended across the area. Motorists should use caution if traveling tonight due to snow covered roads. $$ ILZ062-063-066-300345- /O.CAN.KILX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251130T1200Z/ Cumberland-Clark-Effingham- Including the cities of Effingham, Marshall, and Greenup 842 PM CST Sat Nov 29 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Accumulating snow has ended across the area. $$ 25
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 Nov 27, 11:07 PM CST, 2 hours 59 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- An early season winter storm system will create travel difficulties across much of the Midwest during the upcoming holiday weekend.
- Snow will be the primary precipitation type late Friday night into Saturday morning...before mixing with rain along/south of I-70 by Saturday afternoon and evening.
- Significant snow accumulations in excess of 5 inches are likely along and north of I-70 on Saturday.
Area forecast discussion, Nov 27, 11:07 PM CST, 2 hours 59 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...Updated Aviation National Weather Service Lincoln IL 1107 PM CST Thu Nov 27 2025 .KEY MESSAGES... - An early season winter storm system will create travel difficulties across much of the Midwest during the upcoming holiday weekend. - Snow will be the primary precipitation type late Friday night into Saturday morning...before mixing with rain along/south of I-70 by Saturday afternoon and evening. - Significant snow accumulations in excess of 5 inches are likely along and north of I-70 on Saturday. && .SHORT TERM... (Tonight through Friday) Issued at 240 PM CST Thu Nov 27 2025 A sprawling ridge of high pressure extending from Saskatchewan southeastward into the Southern Plains will dominate the weather across central Illinois over the next 24 hours. As the ridge nears, the pressure gradient will relax...and the persistent strong winds that have plagued central Illinois for the past couple of days will ease. NW winds will drop to 10mph or less tonight, then will become light and variable on Friday as the high drifts overhead. Much below normal temperatures will continue...with lows tonight dipping into the upper teens and lower 20s and highs on Friday only reaching the lower to middle 30s. Barnes .LONG TERM... (Saturday through Next Thursday) Issued at 240 PM CST Thu Nov 27 2025 A vigorous short-wave trough evident on 19z/1pm water vapor imagery over the Pacific Northwest will cross the Rockies and amplify during the day Friday...resulting in surface cyclogenesis in the lee of the Rockies across eastern Colorado. The low will then track northeastward from Kansas Saturday morning to southern Michigan by Sunday morning. With ample cold air initially in place, the stage will be set for snow across central Illinois beginning late Friday night and lasting through much of the day Saturday. 12z CAMs are generally in good agreement on the initial start time for the snow after midnight...with only the HRRR suggesting an initial surge of very light WAA snow perhaps during the evening. Given the very dry boundary layer environment, think this may be a bit too aggressive. As a result, have limited evening PoPs to just 20-30% along/west of the Illinois River. As the low approaches and the profile moistens from the top-down, snow will develop/spread eastward overnight, with general consensus pushing it as far east as I-57 by 12z Sat. The 12z HREF mean snowfall through 12z Sat is around 1 inch along I-55 and 2-3 inches along/west of the Illinois River. Low pressure will reach northern Missouri by 18z Sat...with strong/saturated isentropic lift on the 295K and 300K surfaces ensuring widespread moderate to heavy snow across the area through midday. After that, a surge of warmer air ahead of the low will try to push into parts of central/southeast Illinois during the afternoon and evening. The exact northward reach of the warm nose is still somewhat in question...and will be better resolved as CAMs begin to cover the full time-range of the storm system over the next couple of model cycles. At this time, think snow will remain the primary precip type north of I-70...with the snow mixing with rain along/south of I-70 during the afternoon. As the low lifts into north-central Illinois, deep-layer moisture will be shunted eastward and the steadiest/heaviest precip will quickly dissipate from west to east by Saturday evening. Am still expecting light snow or a light snow/rain mix to linger through the evening and into the overnight hours: however, the significant accumulation will be over by that time. The NAM Garcia Method shows average 12-hour mixing ratios of 3-3.5g/kg across the northern half of the KILX CWA...with 3.5-4g/kg across the south. This would roughly translate to 5-8 inches of snow. However exact snow totals will be dependent upon where the precip remains all snow and where it mixes with rain. Based on the latest data, am most confident that the northern CWA along/north of a Macomb to Bloomington line will stay all snow throughout the entire event. The latest Probabilistic Winter Storm Severity Index (PWSSI) backs this up...indicating a 20-30% chance for Major Impacts across this area. As a result, think a wide swath of central Illinois north of I-70 will see 5-8 inches of snow...with 8 or more inches along/north of a Macomb to Bloomington line. Given these expectations, the current Winter Storm Watch area looks reasonable and will not be altered at this time. On a side note: this will be a heavy/wet snow that will be difficult to shovel. While S/SE surface winds will gust to around 25mph with the snow, think blowing/drifting will be at least partially mitigated by the wet nature of the snow. Travel is highly discouraged on Saturday...especially from central Illinois northward into the Great Lakes. Barnes && .AVIATION... (For the 06z TAFs through 06z Friday Night) Issued at 1106 PM CST Thu Nov 27 2025 Mainly SKC tonight with northwest winds near/under 10 kt. High clouds will increase on Friday with mid level clouds and a few snow showers developing from the west late Friday evening. Winds back southeast but remain light through 06z Sat. 25 && .ILX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Winter Storm Watch from late Friday night through late Saturday night for ILZ027>031-036>038-040>057-061>063-066. &&
Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 27, 3:10 PM CST, 10 hours 56 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Lincoln IL 310 PM CST Thu Nov 27 2025 ILZ027>031-036>038-040>057-061>063-066-281200- Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler- Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott- Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby- Cumberland-Clark-Effingham- 310 PM CST Thu Nov 27 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east central Illinois, southeast Illinois and west central Illinois. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Accumulating snow is forecast late Friday night through Saturday. The probability of accumulations over 6 inches is 60-90% north of I-70, with a 40-70% chance of 12 inches or more north of a Macomb to Bloomington line. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued from 12am Saturday to 6am Sunday. Much colder air will arrive on Sunday. Morning wind chills between 5 above and 5 below zero are forecast for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight. ILZ067-068-071>073-281200- Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence- 310 PM CST Thu Nov 27 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Illinois. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Accumulating snow is forecast late Friday night through Saturday. There is a 30-60% chance for 2 inches or more of snow. Much colder air will arrive on Sunday. Morning wind chills 5-10 degrees are forecast for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight. Auten
The office that day
Everything else NWS Lincoln, IL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 12:20 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | ILX | Clark, Clay, Crawford, Cumberland, Effingham, Jasper and 2 more | 32 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.