...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
Expires: March 16, 2026 @ 7:00pm
WHAT
Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
WHERE
Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central and northeast Iowa.
WHEN
From Sunday evening through Monday evening.
IMPACTS
Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Temperatures are expected to steadily fall Sunday evening through Monday morning, leading to slick road conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
