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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 2:27 PM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Boone, Lee, Ogle, and Winnebago Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow, making for near blizzard conditions at times, which will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could also bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. 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. &&
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