42°16'N / 89°5'O / Altitude 218 m / 22:53 15/03/2026, America/Chicago (UTC-5)
De: 15/03/2026, 22:00
Para: 16/03/2026, 05:00
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Boone, Lee, Ogle, and Winnebago Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Winnebago,Winnebago
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
15/03/2026, 18:51