42°20'N / 88°16'O / Altitude 223 m / 12:26 16/03/2026, America/Chicago (UTC-5)
De: 16/03/2026, 03:55
Para: 16/03/2026, 13:00
* WHAT...Occasional blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches, highest near and west of the I-39 corridor. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, Lee, Ogle, Winnebago, and McHenry Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected at times and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could bring down tree branches and cause power outages.
McHenry,McHenry
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be
obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel
extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your
vehicle.
NWS Chicago IL
16/03/2026, 03:55
De: 16/03/2026, 11:14
Para: 16/03/2026, 16:00
* WHAT...Scattered snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations less than one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, Lee, Ogle, Winnebago, and McHenry Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
McHenry,McHenrySlow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for Illinois can be obtained at
www.gettingaroundillinois.com.NWS Chicago IL16/03/2026, 11:14