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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 3:59 AM Jan. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TO 8 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and hazardous travel conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. * WHERE...Central Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered, slick road conditions, and periods of low visibility. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the Wednesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snowfall amounts are expected to occur near and north of Interstate 88 and 290, with amounts tapering down to two inches or less with southward extent in the advisory area. There's some potential for a heavier snow band to set up in northern portions of the counties, and if this occurs, localized snowfall amounts may reach upwards of 4 inches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 3:49 AM Jan. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor, IL, and Calumet Harbor, IL to Gary, IN. * WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
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