Heavy snow is expected to develop Thursday afternoon into early
Thursday evening. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches
expected, (6 to 10 inches/Indiana).
Ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch expected.
North winds gusting to 45 mph along the Lake Michigan shore
and 40 mph elsewhere Thursday afternoon and early evening.
Snowfall rates greater than one inch per hour
at times are expected Thursday afternoon. The high snowfall rates
combined with the strong winds will result in very low visibility
and may cause sporadic power outages from strain on tree limbs
and power lines.
In Illinois, the latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained
on the internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. In Indiana,
the latest road conditions for Indiana are available by calling
1-800-261-7623.
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