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Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
Thursday January 18th, 2024 :: 03:42 a.m. CST

Alert

Winter Weather Advisory until 12:00PM Friday

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with isolated totals up to 4 inches possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.

* WHEN...From 6 PM CST this evening to noon CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. While snow will taper off and end late tonight, areas of blowing snow and drifting snow late tonight and Friday morning will continue to result in hazardous conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility in open areas, and drifting snow will keep exposed roadways snow covered in open areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute, particularly in open and outlying areas. In addition, cold wind chills as low as 5 to 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WINNEBAGO ... BOONE ... MCHENRY ... LAKE ... OGLE ... LEE ... DE KALB ... KANE ... DUPAGE ... LA SALLE ... KENDALL ... GRUNDY ... KANKAKEE ... LIVINGSTON ... IROQUOIS ... FORD ... NORTHERN COOK ... CENTRAL COOK ... SOUTHERN COOK ... NORTHERN WILL ... SOUTHERN WILL ... EASTERN WILL ... LAKE ... NEWTON ... JASPER ... BENTON

Instructions:

Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Illinois, the latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. In Indiana, the latest road conditions for Indiana are available by calling 1-800-261-7623.

Address/Location
Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
844 W Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-844-0911

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible 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 Weather Advisory

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