Full Notification

* WHAT...Steady snow and difficult travel conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are expected with locally higher totals east of I-355. Northeast winds gusting as high as 40 mph will lead to blowing snow and periods of very low visibility, especially along the immediate Lake Michigan shore.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois.

* WHEN...Through 5 PM CST Tuesday with the heaviest snow through early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel will become difficult. Hazardous conditions are likely to impact the evening and Tuesday morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated power outages are possible due to the combined effects of the wet, heavy snow and gusty winds. Freezing rain and freezing drizzle may mix in with the snow at times, mainly tonight for locations south of I-88.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CENTRAL COOK ... NORTHERN COOK ... SOUTHERN WILL ... DUPAGE ... SOUTHERN COOK ... LAKE ... NORTHERN WILL

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.