Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of one tenth to two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois, mainly from Springfield and Lincoln westward.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on very hazardous road conditions. The hazardous conditions may impact the morning commute, with significant impacts during the evening commute. Near whiteout conditions will be possible in open areas, especially during the afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A change from rain to mixed precipitation will occur toward sunrise near Jacksonville and Springfield, before changing to all snow late morning. Snow will continue through the afternoon. The heaviest snow accumulation will be early in the afternoon, with 1 to 2 inch accumulations per hour possible.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LOGAN ... CASS ... MENARD ... SCOTT ... MORGAN ... SANGAMON

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