As winter approaches, the Midwest is already experiencing significant snowfall, leading to various weather advisories and warnings across several counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued alerts for multiple areas in Indiana and Illinois, cautioning residents about hazardous road conditions and the potential impacts on travel.
In Cass, Grant, Miami, Wabash, and White Counties in Indiana, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 1 AM to 9 AM EST on Monday, with total snow accumulations of up to two inches expected. The advisory highlights the possibility of slippery road conditions, which could affect the Monday morning commute.
Similarly, in Vilas County, Wisconsin, a Winter Weather Advisory is in place until 6 AM CST on Monday, with lake effect snow anticipated, especially in the northwest portion of the county. While additional accumulations are projected to be around one inch in the far northwest, the rest of the county may experience less than an inch of snow.
Meanwhile, Benton County in Illinois is under a Winter Weather Advisory until 1 PM EST on Monday, with total snow accumulations expected to range between 2 and 4 inches. Slippery road conditions are a concern, potentially impacting the Monday morning commute.
In Lake and Porter Counties in Indiana, a Winter Storm Warning has been issued until 6 PM CST on Monday. Intense lake effect snow is forecasted, with snow rates exceeding 3 inches per hour and northerly winds gusting over 30 mph. This combination is likely to cause dangerous travel conditions, with snow accumulations varying considerably across the region.
Jasper and Newton Counties in Illinois are also under a Winter Weather Advisory until 6 PM CST on Monday, with total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches expected. The advisory emphasizes the potential for slippery road conditions, impacting both the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Lastly, Kankakee County in Illinois is under a Winter Storm Warning until noon CST on Monday, with dangerous travel conditions expected due to lake effect snow. Snow rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour and localized accumulations ranging from 1 to 8 inches are anticipated, posing risks to untreated roads and bridges.
As these winter storms sweep through the Midwest, residents are urged to exercise caution while traveling and stay informed about the latest weather updates. The localized nature of lake effect snow underscores the importance of monitoring conditions closely and adapting travel plans accordingly.
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References:
– Winter Weather Advisory – NWS Northern Indiana: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.d229a6cb2ab9295c8f69ac37351eec98c49f1889.002.1.cap
– Winter Weather Advisory – NWS Green Bay WI: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.30ccd04f7a9f3b47ca500dc4a191de2fa7092f70.001.1.cap
– Winter Weather Advisory – NWS Chicago IL: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.5814f8b2098a1abc3cda52cac1085ee17bdf076b.009.1.cap
– Winter Storm Warning – NWS Chicago IL: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.5814f8b2098a1abc3cda52cac1085ee17bdf076b.003.1.cap
– Winter Storm Warning – NWS Chicago IL: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.5814f8b2098a1abc3cda52cac1085ee17bdf076b.008.1.cap
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