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EXPIRED1/10/2024 2:18:00 PM (UTC)Urgency: FutureSeverity: ModerateCertainty: Possible
1/10/2024 2:18:00 PM until 1/13/2024 12:00:00 PM
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WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow
accumulations of greater than 6 inches possible. Winds could
gust as high as 45 to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be dangerous. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
will likely impact both Friday commutes. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds with the potential for
periods of blizzard conditions are expected Friday evening into
early Saturday.