Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy snow, strong westerly winds, and dangerous travel conditions expected. Total snow accumulations in excess of 8 inches and wind gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, Lee and De Kalb Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow may mix with rain up to the Interstate 88 corridor early Friday afternoon. Snow rates may exceed 1 inch per hour at times. Wind gusts up to 45 mph are expected primarily Friday evening and may lead to areas of blowing snow and very low visibility.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MCHENRY ... KANE ... DUPAGE

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.