Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 12:51PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 10:51am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
Snow showers, briefly heavy at times, will continue this
afternoon. This combined with northwest winds gusting to 40 mph
are resulting in periods of sharply reduced visibility to one
quarter mile or less. Use caution if traveling and be prepared for
suddenly changing conditions. Allow extra time to reach your
destination safely. Reduce speed and keep a safe following
distance when driving in poor conditions. Additional snow showers
may persist through this evening.
Area Description:
Lake; Kane; DuPage; La Salle; Kendall; Grundy; Kankakee; Livingston; Iroquois; Ford; Northern Cook; Central Cook; Southern Cook; Northern Will; Southern Will; Eastern Will; Lake; Porter; Newton; Jasper; Benton
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov