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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 3:15 AM Jan. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Winds to 25 kt. * WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...Until 2 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 3:01 AM Jan. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow expected Saturday morning. Total snow accumulations could locally exceed 3 inches, especially near the lake. * WHERE...Northern Cook County. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 4 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The band of snow is expected to shift back westward into parts of northeastern Illinois Saturday morning. This will likely result in additional localized accumulations and travel impacts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. &&
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