Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional localized snow accumulations of up to three to four inches where the heaviest snow occurs.

* WHERE...Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on dangerous travel conditions in heaviest snow with rapidly changing conditions over short distances.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...If travel cannot be postponed, plan for significantly longer travel times in areas impacted by the most intense snowfall.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN COOK ... CENTRAL COOK

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.