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Logan County 911/EMA
Thursday December 31st, 2020 :: 07:39 p.m. CST

Advisory

Ice Storm Warning 3:00 AM through 6:00 PM January 1, 2021

Ice and Snow Accumulations Likely Late Tonight through
Friday Night...

.A winter storm system is expected to bring mixed precipitation
including freezing rain and snow to the region late tonight
through Friday. This system will track south to north, with
freezing rain expected on the leading edge. As temperatures warm
Friday morning, rainfall will over take freezing rain. Ice
accumulation is expected throughout much of the region, with
upwards of 0.3 inches between the Illinois River Valley region and
I-55 corridor. Dangerous travel conditions will occur Friday
across central Illinois, as well as damage to trees and power
lines due to ice accumulation and stronger northeast winds on
Friday.


Logan-De Witt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Clinton, Beardstown, Petersburg,
Winchester, Jacksonville, and Springfield
410 PM CST Thu Dec 31 2020

...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow accumulations of
  up to one inch, and ice accumulations of three tenths to four
  tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning and evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.

The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com

Address/Location
Logan County 911/EMA
Logan County Safety Complex
Lincoln, IL 62656

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 217-732-3911

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