Active Weather Alerts
Snow Squall Warning
Issued: 9:34 PM Jan. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A SNOW SQUALL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CST FOR SOUTHEASTERN DAVIESS...WESTERN LINN...SOUTHEASTERN GRUNDY... NORTHWESTERN CARROLL...NORTHEASTERN CALDWELL AND LIVINGSTON COUNTIES... At 332 PM CST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line extending from 9 miles south of Galt to near Chillicothe to near Hamilton, moving southeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to blowing snow and rapidly falling visibility. Wind gusts greater than 35 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous within minutes. Locations impacted include... Chillicothe, Hamilton, Braymer, Meadville, Breckenridge, Linneus, Wheeling, Utica, Chula, Laredo, Ludlow, Mooresville, Lock Springs, Spring Hill, Avalon, and Dawn. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden whiteout conditions. && SNOW SQUALL...RADAR INDICATED
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 4:00 PM Jan. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...Bursts of Heavy Snow Showers or Snow Squalls This Afternoon and Early This Evening... Areas of heavy snow showers or more intense snow squalls will spread from northwest to southeast across the region, mainly between 2 PM and 8 PM. Heavy snow showers will reduce visibility to under one mile and will be accompanied by wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph. If you encounter a snow squall, follow these tips to stay safe: Reduce speed and turn on headlights! During snow squalls, the visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in whiteout conditions. Consider avoiding or delaying travel until the snow squall passes your location. If you must travel, use extra caution and allow extra time. Rapid changes in visibility and slick road conditions may lead to accidents. If traveling on a highway, find the nearest exit or rest area and park safely away from traffic. Allow snow squalls to pass before attempting to resume travel.
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