Full Notification

* WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow in open areas expected, especially where a narrow band of heavier snow fell from west- central Will County to portions of central Lake and Porter counties in Indiana. West winds will gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Cook, Will, Lake IN, and Porter Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. This includes I-57 in Will County and portions of I-65 in Lake County. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SOUTHERN COOK ... NORTHERN WILL ... SOUTHERN WILL ... EASTERN WILL ... LAKE ... PORTER

Instructions:

Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Illinois, the latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. In Indiana, the latest road conditions for Indiana are available by calling 1-800-261-7623.