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City of Crystal Lake
Friday March 24th, 2023 :: 02:09 p.m. CDT

Alert

Winter Storm Warning until 01:00PM Saturday

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. North to northwest winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Lake IL and Ogle Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Roads will become snow covered and travel will become difficult for a period early Saturday morning during the period of heaviest snow. The combination of heavy wet snow and gusty winds may result in downed tree limbs and sporadic power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow rates up to 2 inches per hour are likely late tonight into mid-morning Saturday. The expected heavy, wet nature of the snow will make shoveling hazardous.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WINNEBAGO ... BOONE ... MCHENRY ... LAKE ... OGLE

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
City of Crystal Lake
100 W Woodstock St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-356-3620

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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

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