 A snow advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday for the
counties of McLean, Logan, DeWitt, Menard, Scott, Morgan, Sangamon,
Christian and Macon, including the cities of Bloomington, Normal,
Lincoln, Jacksonville, Springfield, Taylorville and Decatur.
A mixture of snow and sleet will change over to all snow by early
Tuesday afternoon. Moderate snow is expected over many areas, with
total accumulations by early evening ranging from 3 to 5 inches. The
heaviest snow will likely occur along a Taylorville-to-Danville
line, where isolated 6-inch accumulations will be possible.
A snow advisory means that periods of snow will cause primarily
travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow-covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving.
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A winter weather advisory is in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday
for the counties of Piatt, Champaign, Vermilion and Lawrence,
including the cities of Champaign, Urbana, Danville and
Lawrenceville.
A mixture of snow and sleet will change over to
all snow by early Tuesday afternoon. Moderate snow is expected over
many areas, with total accumulations by early evening ranging from 3
to 5 inches. The heaviest snow will likely occur along a
Taylorville-to-Danville line, where isolated 6-inch accumulations
will be possible.
A winter weather advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.
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 The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a winter
storm warning in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday for the counties of
Moultrie, Douglas, Coles, Edgar, Shelby, Cumberland, Clark,
Effingham, Jasper, Crawford, Clay and Richland, including the cities
of Charleston, Mattoon, Shelbyville, Effingham and Flora.
A mixture of freezing rain, sleet and snow will
change over to all snow by early Tuesday afternoon. The snow will
become heavy at times, with accumulations ranging from 4 to 6 inches
by early evening. Isolated higher amounts will be possible,
especially where thunder-snow occurs.
A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible.
This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
[Text from announcement received from
the Emergency Email
Network]
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