Full Notification

* WHAT...Areas of blowing and drifting snow expected, especially in open areas, due to wind gusts to 40 mph over freshly fallen snow.

* WHERE...Northeast Illinois and portions of northwest Indiana and north central Illinois.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 9 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Blowing and drifting snow resulting in snow covered roads, sharply reduced visibility and hazardous travel conditions, primarily in open areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers or squalls may accompany the highest gusts along a cold front this evening, with bursts of heavy snow and sudden visibility reductions possible.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LEE ... DE KALB ... KANE ... DUPAGE ... LA SALLE ... KENDALL ... GRUNDY ... KANKAKEE ... NORTHERN COOK ... CENTRAL COOK ... SOUTHERN COOK ... NORTHERN WILL ... SOUTHERN WILL ... EASTERN WILL ... LAKE ... PORTER

Instructions:

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Allow extra travel time and expect varying road conditions and visibility in open areas. In Illinois, the latest road conditions can be obtained on the internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. In Indiana, the latest road conditions are available by calling 1-800-261-7623.