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EXPIRED1/11/2024 3:28:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: FutureSeverity: ModerateCertainty: Possible
1/11/2024 3:28:00 AM until 1/13/2024 12:00:00 PM
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WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT 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 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois.
* WHEN...From late tonight 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 and power lines. Rapidly falling temperatures
Friday night may lead to a flash freeze on untreated surfaces.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds with the potential for
periods of blizzard conditions are expected Friday evening into
early Saturday.