Heavy Snow and Winter Weather in Illinois, November 29, 2025

Name: Heavy Snow and Winter Weather in Illinois, November 29, 2025
Start: 2025-11-29T01:00
End: 2025-11-29T20:45
Location: Illinois

November 29, 2025 · NWS ILX · 29 events in 29 counties and zones

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: None recorded
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 29

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS ILX wrote it up.

Low pressure tracking from western Kansas during the evening of November 28th to southern Lake Michigan by the morning of November 30th brought widespread heavy snowfall to much of central Illinois. The snow began during the pre-dawn hours of November 29th, then became moderate to heavy at times during the morning and afternoon of the 29th as the low approached. Despite the wet nature of the snow, strong southeasterly winds gusting 30-40mph created considerable blowing and drifting. As the low tracked toward the southern Great Lakes, it pulled a warm front through the region during the evening...leading to temperatures rising into the middle to upper 30s and the lingering very light precipitation to change to drizzle or sprinkles. Once the low tracked further away, colder air returned and caused the slush and water on roads to re-freeze overnight into the morning of November 30th, creating slick and hazardous driving conditions. Storm total snowfall ranged from 5 to 10 inches everywhere north of the I-70 corridor...with a few locations from eastern Sangamon County into southern Christian County picking up as much as 11 to 12 inches. Daily snowfall records were established at Peoria (5.2 inches), Springfield (8.9 inches), and Lincoln (7.8 inches).

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Nov 28, 5:11 PM CST, 7 hours 49 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 28, 5:11 PM CST, 7 hours 49 minutes before

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Event by event

28 heavy snow, 1 winter weather. Local standard time, as filed.

Heavy Snow, Fulton

When: November 29, 1:00 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Fulton forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 40.473, -90.207 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Fulton County...including 9.5 inches 2 miles south of Canton and 8.2 inches in Farmington. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, Knox

When: November 29, 1:00 AM CST to 7:15 PM CST
Where: Knox forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 40.932, -90.213 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Knox County...including 8.0 inches in Knoxville. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, Schuyler

When: November 29, 1:00 AM CST to 5:45 PM CST
Where: Schuyler forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 40.158, -90.615 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Schuyler County...including 10.0 inches 4 miles east of Rushville and 7.5 inches in Littleton. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, Stark

When: November 29, 1:00 AM CST to 8:00 PM CST
Where: Stark forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 41.093, -89.797 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Stark County. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, Cass

When: November 29, 1:30 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Cass forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 39.974, -90.247 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Cass County...including 6.3 inches 3 miles southeast of Bluff Springs. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, Marshall

When: November 29, 2:00 AM CST to 8:00 PM CST
Where: Marshall forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 41.033, -89.345 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Marshall County...including 8.5 inches in Lacon and 7.0 inches in Henry. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, Menard

When: November 29, 2:00 AM CST to 8:00 PM CST
Where: Menard forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 40.027, -89.802 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Menard County...including 9.8 inches in Athens and 7.5 inches in Petersburg. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, Peoria

When: November 29, 2:00 AM CST to 8:00 PM CST
Where: Peoria forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 40.788, -89.760 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Peoria County...including 6.2 inches 1 mile north-northwest of Elmwood and 6.0 inches 4 miles south-southwest of Alta. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, Woodford

When: November 29, 2:00 AM CST to 8:00 PM CST
Where: Woodford forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 40.788, -89.211 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 7 inches of snow across Woodford County...including 5.1 inches in Metamora. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, McLean

When: November 29, 2:15 AM CST to 8:00 PM CST
Where: McLean forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 40.491, -88.847 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 7 inches of snow across McLean County...including 6.5 inches in Downs and 6.0 inches 2 miles north-northeast of Normal. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, Mason

When: November 29, 2:30 AM CST to 8:00 PM CST
Where: Mason forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 40.240, -89.917 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Mason County...including 7.8 inches in Havana. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, Scott

When: November 29, 2:30 AM CST to 5:45 PM CST
Where: Scott forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 39.644, -90.475 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Scott County. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, Tazewell

When: November 29, 2:30 AM CST to 8:45 PM CST
Where: Tazewell forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 40.508, -89.513 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Tazewell County...including 7.7 inches in Washington and 6.5 inches in Morton. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, Morgan

When: November 29, 3:00 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Morgan forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 39.716, -90.201 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Morgan County...including 10.0 inches in Jacksonville and 6.0 inches 2.6 miles southeast of Jacksonville. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, Sangamon

When: November 29, 3:00 AM CST to 8:00 PM CST
Where: Sangamon forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 39.758, -89.659 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 6 to 12 inches of snow across Sangamon County...including 11.5 inches in Rochester and 10.0 inches in Chatham. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, Logan

When: November 29, 4:00 AM CST to 8:30 PM CST
Where: Logan forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 40.125, -89.367 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Logan County...including 7.8 inches at the National Weather Service office in Lincoln and 7.5 inches in New Holland. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, Christian

When: November 29, 4:15 AM CST to 8:00 PM CST
Where: Christian forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 39.546, -89.277 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 6 to 12 inches of snow across Christian County...including 12.3 inches in Pana and 10.7 inches 3 miles west of Edinburg. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, De Witt

When: November 29, 4:30 AM CST to 8:45 PM CST
Where: De Witt forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 40.175, -88.904 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across DeWitt County...including 6.0 inches in Lane. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, Macon

When: November 29, 4:30 AM CST to 8:45 PM CST
Where: Macon forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 39.860, -88.962 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Macon County...including 10.2 inches 2 miles north of Decatur and 8.5 inches in Warrensburg. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, Moultrie

When: November 29, 4:30 AM CST to 8:45 PM CST
Where: Moultrie forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 39.642, -88.619 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Moultrie County...including 8.0 inches 1 mile east-northeast of Bethany and 6.4 inches in Lovington. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, Piatt

When: November 29, 4:30 AM CST to 8:45 PM CST
Where: Piatt forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 40.010, -88.591 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Piatt County. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, Shelby

When: November 29, 5:45 AM CST to 8:45 PM CST
Where: Shelby forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 39.391, -88.805 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Shelby County...including 9.5 inches in Windsor and 5.5 inches 2 miles south of Moweaqua. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, Champaign

When: November 29, 6:30 AM CST to 8:45 PM CST
Where: Champaign forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 40.140, -88.199 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Champaign County...including 8.5 inches 0.4 miles south-southeast of Champaign and 6.2 inches 1.6 miles east of Mahomet. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, Vermilion

When: November 29, 6:30 AM CST to 8:45 PM CST
Where: Vermilion forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 40.183, -87.733 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 8 inches of snow across Vermilion County...including 7.5 inches in Westville and 7.1 inches in Danville. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, Coles

When: November 29, 7:30 AM CST to 8:45 PM CST
Where: Coles forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 39.520, -88.222 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Coles County...including 10.5 inches 1 mile northwest of Paradise and 5.9 inches in Charleston. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, Douglas

When: November 29, 7:30 AM CST to 8:45 PM CST
Where: Douglas forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 39.770, -88.217 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Douglas County...including 8.0 inches in Tuscola and 7.0 inches in Newman. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, Edgar

When: November 29, 7:30 AM CST to 8:45 PM CST
Where: Edgar forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 39.679, -87.746 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 7 inches of snow across the western half of Edgar County...including 5.5 inches in Brocton. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Heavy Snow, Cumberland

When: November 29, 7:30 AM CST to 8:00 PM CST
Where: Cumberland forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 39.273, -88.240 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers across the northern half of Cumberland County reported 5 to 9 inches of snow...including 8.5 inches 3 miles north-northeast of Neoga. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Winter Weather, Effingham

When: November 29, 7:30 AM CST to 8:00 PM CST
Where: Effingham forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 39.060, -88.590 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous weather observers measured 2 to 4 inches of snow across Effingham County...including 4.3 inches 2 miles north-northwest of Effingham and 3.5 inches in Watson. Area roadways became snow-covered and hazardous...leading to a few traffic accidents.

What these are

Heavy Snow: Snowfall reaching the local warning threshold without the other hazards of a winter storm.
Winter Weather: Snow, sleet or freezing rain below warning levels that still caused disruption, damage or casualties.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1301102, 1301106, 1301143, 1301148, 1301075, 1301119, 1301134, 1301138, 1301154, 1301132, 1301130, 1301145, 1301150, 1301135, 1301141, 1301115, 1301085, 1301092, 1301125, 1301136, 1301139, 1301146, 1301082, 1301152, 1301088, 1301096, 1301098, 1301156, 1301157.