Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 30 to 35 degrees below zero expected through Sunday morning. For the Winter Weather Advisory, near-blizzard conditions are exepcted this morning in open areas. North-south roads will be most severely impacted by the severe blowing and drifting. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills of 20 to 30 degrees below zero expected.

* WHERE...Winnebago, Boone, Kane, Northern Will, and Eastern Will Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning and the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from noon today to 9 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Near-blizzard conditions in open areas will make travel extremely dangerous early this morning. Drifting snow will make some north-south roadways impassable. Avoid travel unless absolutely necessary. If you must travel, expect slowed speeds and include emergency supplies in your vehicle. Ensure others know your travel plans in case you get stuck. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as few as 10 minutes.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WINNEBAGO ... BOONE ... OGLE ... LEE ... DE KALB ... KANE ... LA SALLE ... KENDALL ... GRUNDY ... KANKAKEE ... NORTHERN WILL ... SOUTHERN WILL ... EASTERN WILL

Instructions:

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.