A snow squall formed downwind of the Illinois River during the late morning of January 5th, producing a narrow band of heavy snow across portions of southern and eastern Will County. Visibilities were one quarter mile or less with winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
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A snow squall formed downwind of the Illinois River during the late morning of January 5th, producing a narrow band of heavy snow across portions of southern and eastern Will County. Visibilities were one quarter mile or less with winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
2 winter weather. Local standard time, as filed.
A band of heavy snow developed over southern Will County producing visibilities of one quarter mile or less. Winds were gusting as high as 45 mph.
A band of heavy snow developed over eastern Will County producing visibilities of one quarter mile or less. Winds were gusting as high as 45 mph.
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