Winter Storm Warning until 06:00PM Wednesday
* WHAT...Heavy snow and dangerous travel expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected. A sharp snowfall gradient is expected across the Chicago metropolitan area and Illinois River Valley, with the highest amounts farther south. The highest snowfall rates, of up to an inch per hour, will be after midnight tonight through early Wednesday afternoon.
* WHERE...DuPage and Kendall Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact both the morning and evening commutes on Wednesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional snow may continue beyond the current end time of the Winter Storm Warning into Thursday.
* AFFECTED AREAS: DUPAGE ... KENDALL
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.
Address/Location
Village of Willowbrook
7760 S Quincy St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 630-325-2808
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Warning