Full Notification

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph resulting in blowing and drifting snow. Visibility a quarter mile or less at times. Wind chill values as low as 35 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and isolated power outages are possible. The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* AFFECTED AREAS: KNOX ... STARK ... PEORIA ... MARSHALL ... WOODFORD ... FULTON ... TAZEWELL ... MCLEAN ... SCHUYLER ... MASON ... LOGAN ... DE WITT ... CASS ... MENARD ... SCOTT ... MORGAN ... SANGAMON ... CHRISTIAN ... MACON

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, including multiple layers, hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com