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Location: Elgin, IL
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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 9:35 AM Dec. 29, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Wind driven light snow and blowing snow causing localized
hazardous travel. Snow accumulations of up to around one inch.
Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, Ogle, Winnebago, Kane, Lake IL, McHenry,
and Northern Cook Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slick road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for Illinois can be obtained at
www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

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Wind Advisory
Issued: 8:35 AM Dec. 29, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph early
this morning, easing to occasional gusts to around 45 mph by mid
morning.

* WHERE...Northern and central Illinois and extreme northwest Indiana

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

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