Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. There is a 40 to 60 percent chance of seeing at least 6 inches of snow.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois, mainly northwest of I-55.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest chances of over 6 inches of snow are near and northwest of the Illinois River.

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

Instructions:

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.