A narrow, slow-moving band of snow developed during the day on December 12th, resulting in accumulating snow primarily north of I-72. 5 occurred in an east-west band extending from Fulton County to northern Vermilion County.
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The episode as NWS ILX wrote it up.
A narrow, slow-moving band of snow developed during the day on December 12th, resulting in accumulating snow primarily north of I-72. The heaviest totals of 2 to 3.5 occurred in an east-west band extending from Fulton County to northern Vermilion County. The snow resulted in slippery roads, and at least 17 vehicle accidents were reported across eastern Illinois, mainly on I-57, I-72, and I-74.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
3 winter weather. Local standard time, as filed.
Snow accumulations of up to one inch resulted in slippery roadways, and some vehicle accidents were reported.
Snow accumulations up to two inches resulted in slippery roadways, and some vehicle accidents were reported.
Snow accumulations of one to three inches resulted in slippery roadways, and some vehicle accidents were reported. Most of the accidents were minor, but one injury occurred.
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