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Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Lincoln, IL

November 28, 202527 counties in Illinois

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Nov 29, 5:45 AM CSTSNOW 2.51 Nw Knoxville, ILSnowfall so far. Still snowing.
Nov 29, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 1Peoria Intl Airport, ILStorm total so far. Still snowing.
Nov 29, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.8Capital Airport, ILStorm total so far. Still snowing.
Nov 29, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.23 Wnw Washington, IL
Nov 29, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 4Hopewell, IL
Nov 29, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 61 Ne South Jacksonville, IL
Nov 29, 7:30 AM CSTSNOW 1.5East Peoria, IL
Nov 29, 7:45 AM CSTSNOW 34 Nw Delong, IL
Nov 29, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.11 Ese Mattoon, ILCorrects previous rain report from 1 ESE Mattoon from rain to snow report. CO-OP Observer station MOOI2 Mattoon.
Nov 29, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 2Bellevue, IL
Nov 29, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 3.2Lewistown, IL
Nov 29, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 3.8Lewistown, IL
Nov 29, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 42 Ene Topeka, IL
Nov 29, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 4Canton, IL
Nov 29, 8:10 AM CSTSNOW 2.3Greenview, IL
Nov 29, 8:17 AM CSTSNOW 3.5Washburn, IL
Nov 29, 8:30 AM CSTSNOW 2.5Farmington, IL
Nov 29, 8:30 AM CSTSNOW 4Astoria, IL
Nov 29, 8:30 AM CSTSNOW 5.5Beardstown, IL
Nov 29, 8:45 AM CSTSNOW 5.8Pana, IL
Nov 29, 9:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.92 Ssw Decatur, ILWAND TV.
Nov 29, 9:19 AM CSTSNOW 4Sherman, IL
Nov 29, 9:29 AM CSTSNOW 3.5Mount Zion, IL
Nov 29, 9:30 AM CSTSNOW 5.5Chatham, ILRelayed from broadcast media.
Nov 29, 9:30 AM CSTSNOW 7Franklin, ILRelayed from broadcast media.
Nov 29, 9:30 AM CSTSNOW 7Franklin, ILRelayed from broadcast media.
Nov 29, 9:35 AM CSTSNOW 4Washburn, IL
Nov 29, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 4Wyoming, ILRelayed from broadcast media.
Nov 29, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.3Riverton, IL
Nov 29, 10:10 AM CSTSNOW 41 Se Galesburg, IL
Nov 29, 10:40 AM CSTSNOW 5Sherman, ILThis is an update to a previous report. Relayed from broadcast media.
Nov 29, 10:45 AM CSTSNOW 5.1Farmington, ILStorm total with 1.1 inches between 8 and 11 am.
Nov 29, 11:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.22 N Towanda, IL
Nov 29, 11:00 AM CSTSNOW 22 N Homer, IL
Nov 29, 11:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.81 Nw Mattoon, IL
Nov 29, 11:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.2Metamora, IL
Nov 29, 11:40 AM CSTSNOW 4.11 Nw Lincoln, IL
Nov 29, 11:45 AM CSTSNOW 6.52 S Grandview, IL
Nov 29, 11:45 AM CSTSNOW 6.52 S Grandview, IL
Nov 29, 11:49 AM CSTSNOW 5.5Sherman, IL
Nov 29, 12:00 PM CSTSNOW 3.1Peoria Intl Airport, ILOfficial Peoria snowfall since midnight. 2.1 inches since 6 am.
Nov 29, 12:00 PM CSTSNOW 3.9Nws Lincoln, ILTotal at NWS Lincoln since midnight. 3.0 inches since 6 am.
Nov 29, 12:00 PM CSTSNOW 6Capital Airport, ILOfficial Springfield snowfall since midnight. 4.2 inches since 6 am.
Nov 29, 12:00 PM CSTSNOW 6Capital Airport, ILOfficial Springfield snowfall since midnight. 4.2 inches since 6 am.
Nov 29, 12:00 PM CSTSNOW 6.51 Ese Chatham, IL
Nov 29, 12:00 PM CSTSNOW 6.51 Ese Chatham, IL
Nov 29, 12:00 PM CSTSNOW 7Athens, ILRelayed from broadcast media.
Nov 29, 12:00 PM CSTSNOW 7Athens, ILRelayed from broadcast media.
Nov 29, 12:15 PM CSTSNOW 5.5Wyoming, IL
Nov 29, 12:15 PM CSTSNOW 5.5Wyoming, IL
Nov 29, 12:20 PM CSTSNOW 6.3Sherman, ILTotal so far. Relayed from broadcast media.
Nov 29, 12:30 PM CSTSNOW 5.5Havana, IL
Nov 29, 12:30 PM CSTSNOW 8Auburn, ILRelayed from broadcast media.
Nov 29, 12:30 PM CSTSNOW 8Auburn, ILRelayed from broadcast media.
Nov 29, 12:55 PM CSTSNOW 4.5Ellisville, IL
Nov 29, 12:55 PM CSTSNOW 4.5Ellisville, IL
Nov 29, 1:00 PM CSTSNOW 5Dunlap, IL
Nov 29, 1:00 PM CSTSNOW 6.2Hopewell, IL
Nov 29, 1:00 PM CSTSNOW 6.2Hopewell, IL
Nov 29, 1:00 PM CSTSNOW 75 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2025-11-28Temperature 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 2025-11-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 124 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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
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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. 

$$

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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.

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&&

.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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 28, 12:20 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryILXClark, Clay, Crawford, Cumberland, Effingham, Jasper and 2 more32 hr

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Winter Storm Warnings in Illinois, 2025Every winter storm warning in 2025

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.