Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy snow and dangerous travel expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 11 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...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact 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: LA SALLE ... GRUNDY ... CENTRAL COOK ... SOUTHERN COOK ... NORTHERN WILL ... SOUTHERN WILL ... EASTERN 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.