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* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north cent...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Livingston, Ford, Iroq...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Livingston, Ford, Iroq...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north cent...
Past Weather Alerts for Winnetka
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST /5 PM EST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, La Salle, Eastern Will, Grundy, Kankakee, Kendall, Northern Will, Southern Cook, and Southern Will Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest wind gusts (around 45 mph) may only last a few hours of this time window in any given area, but when combined with the snowfall (particularly in the western half of the advisory area), could further worsen travel conditions and increase strain on tree branches.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, La Salle, Eastern Will, Grundy, Kankakee, Kendall, Northern Will, Southern Cook, and Southern Will Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From 6 AM CST /7 AM EST/ to 4 PM CST /5 PM EST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Red Flag Warning
* Affected Area...Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Lake IL, Ogle, Lee, De Kalb, Kane, DuPage, Cook, La Salle, Kendall, Grundy, Will, Kankakee and Livingston. * Timing...Until 8 PM CST this evening. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 17 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy lake effect snow. Snow accumulations locally in excess of 6 inches, particularly in areas near the lake. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible, with additional accumulations possible into Saturday morning. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late tonight through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times, with near white out conditions and snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour under the most intense portions of the band through this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected through early afternoon, with rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. This will make for hazardous travel conditions. While a short break in the heavy snow is possible for a period this afternoon, a second round of intense lake effect snow is expected to bring at least a few hour period of snowfall rates up to 2 inches per hour this evening. Finally, the lake effect snow band may shift back westward along the state line and bring another period of heavy lake effect snow for several hours Saturday morning.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy lake effect snow. Snow accumulations locally in excess of 6 inches, particularly in areas near the lake. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible, with additional accumulations possible into Saturday morning. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late tonight through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times, with near white out conditions and snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour under the most intense portions of the band through this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected through early afternoon, with rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. This will make for hazardous travel conditions. While a short break in the heavy snow is possible for a period this afternoon, a second round of intense lake effect snow is expected to bring at least a few hour period of snowfall rates up to 2 inches per hour this evening. Finally, the lake effect snow band may shift back westward along the state line and bring another period of heavy lake effect snow for several hours Saturday morning.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected, possibly falling heavily at times. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within just a 2 or 3 hour period. Locally higher amounts possible with lake-enhanced snow over Lake and northern Cook Counties. * WHERE...DuPage, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, bridges and overpasses will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected into this afternoon. The snow during this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour and make for slick travel conditions.
Special Weather Statement
A lake-effect snow band has moved onshore over Milwaukee County and will move south-southwest into eastern Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha Counties. Expect a burst of heavy snow, quick accumulations on roadways, and rapid reductions in visibility when traveling into this snow band. Reduce speed and leave extra time for travel.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, periods of snow expected through the day. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within a few hour period this morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible, first over a short period this evening, then again late tonight through Saturday morning. Snow accumulations of 6 or more inches are possible, mainly east of the Dan Ryan and I-57. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from this evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will likely become hazardous as roads become snow covered during the mid to late morning and again this evening, possibly affecting the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected mid to late morning and may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour, making for hazardous travel conditions. A second round of lake effect snow will bring a brief period of snowfall rates up to 2 inches per hour early to mid-evening. Finally, a lake effect snow band may shift westward along the state line and bring a period of heavy lake effect snow for several hours Saturday morning.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected, possibly falling heavily at times. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within just a 2 or 3 hour period. Locally higher amounts possible with lake-enhanced snow over Lake County. * WHERE...DuPage, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, bridges and overpasses will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, periods of snow expected through the day. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within a few hour period this morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible, first over a short period this evening, then again late tonight through Saturday morning. Snow accumulations of 6 or more inches are possible, mainly east of the Dan Ryan and I-57. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from this evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will likely become hazardous as roads become snow covered during the mid to late morning and again this evening, possibly affecting the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected mid to late morning and may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour, making for hazardous travel conditions. A second round of lake effect snow will bring a brief period of snowfall rates up to 2 inches per hour early to mid-evening. Finally, a lake effect snow band may shift westward along the state line and bring a period of heavy lake effect snow for several hours Saturday morning.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, a period of snow is expected, possibly heavy at times. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within a few hour period. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible. Snow accumulations of 6 or more inches are possible, mainly east of the Dan Ryan and I-57. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM CST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will likely become hazardous as roads become snow covered during the mid to late morning through early to mid afternoon Friday. If heavy lake effect snow affects eastern Cook County late Friday afternoon and Friday evening, travel within the affected areas could be severely disrupted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected mid to late Friday morning through early afternoon. The snow during this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour and make for hazardous travel conditions. Then, later Friday afternoon and evening, an intense band of heavy lake effect snow will develop over southern Lake Michigan, and may impact eastern portions of central and southern Cook County late Friday afternoon or evening. While the residence time of this lake effect band over Cook county may only be 3 to 5 hours, it would likely produce very heavy snow rates of 2 or more inches per hour and could result in localized accumulations exceeding 6 inches. Confidence is still low in whether eastern Cook County will be impacted by the lake effect band Friday afternoon and evening, if the band stays east over the lake into Indiana, then very little additional snow may occur.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, a period of snow is expected, possibly heavy at times. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within a few hour period. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible. Snow accumulations of 6 or more inches are possible, mainly east of the Dan Ryan and I-57. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM CST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will likely become hazardous as roads become snow covered during the mid to late morning through early to mid afternoon Friday. If heavy lake effect snow affects eastern Cook County late Friday afternoon and Friday evening, travel within the affected areas could be severely disrupted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected mid to late Friday morning through early afternoon. The snow during this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour and make for hazardous travel conditions. Then, later Friday afternoon and evening, an intense band of heavy lake effect snow will develop over southern Lake Michigan, and may impact eastern portions of central and southern Cook County late Friday afternoon or evening. While the residence time of this lake effect band over Cook county may only be 3 to 5 hours, it would likely produce very heavy snow rates of 2 or more inches per hour and could result in localized accumulations exceeding 6 inches. Confidence is still low in whether eastern Cook County will be impacted by the lake effect band Friday afternoon and evening, if the band stays east over the lake into Indiana, then very little additional snow may occur.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected, possibly falling heavily at times. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within just a 2 or 3 hour period. * WHERE...DuPage, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 3 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become snow covered and travel hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected mid to late Friday morning through early afternoon. The snow during this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour and make for slick travel conditions.
Special Weather Statement
Quick-moving areas of snow showers will continue into the morning commute today. While brief and not expected to bring much accumulation, sudden drops in visibility to as low as a half mile will be possible in the heaviest snow showers. Slick spots are also possible. Budget a few extra minutes of travel time if taking to the roads this morning in east-central and southeastern Wisconsin. Snow showers will taper moving into the mid-morning hours.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 TO 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From midnight CST tonight to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Central Cook County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow will end this afternoon with additional accumulation generally an inch or less. * WHERE...Lake IL County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads will be snow covered and travel hazardous.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.Visibility may occasionally drop below 1 mile, particularly during the day on Sunday. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads will be snow covered and travel hazardous.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 26 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Snow, heavy at times, will end from north to south this afternoon. Additional snowfall of an inch or two northern Cook County ranging to 2 to 4 additional inches over southeast Cook County. Storm total snowfall will range from 2 to 4 inches northwest Cook County to 6 to 12 inches near the lake. * WHERE...Central Cook, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will remain hazardous into this afternoon.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches for a snowfall total up to 5 inches over eastern portions of the county. Locally higher totals possible along the immediate Lake Michigan shoreline. * WHERE...Kenosha County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 6 inches, lowest totals over western portions of Lake County and northwest Cook County. Isolated totals over 6 inches possible within a few miles of the lakeshore. * WHERE...Central Cook, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches, highest east of Interstate 55 and south of Interstate 80. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills around 20 below expected. * WHERE...Central Cook County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 26 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 26 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches over far eastern Kenosha County. Locally higher totals possible along the immediate Lake Michigan shoreline. * WHERE...Kenosha County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Hazardous travel conditions due to snow occurring. * WHERE...Central Cook, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, bridges, and overpasses, will be slick and hazardous. Visibility may occasionally drop below 1 mile, particularly during the day on Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Steady snow overnight will transition into localized lake effect snow by daybreak Sunday. As a result, total snow accumulations will vary across the impacted counties with around an inch near and west of Interstate 94/294, and localized totals up to 6 inches along the immediate Lake Michigan shoreline.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Hazardous travel conditions due to snow occurring. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, bridges, and overpasses, will be slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow accumulations will range from around an inch or two near the Interstate 88 and 80 corridors to 4 to 7 inches near US 10.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches over far eastern Kenosha County. * WHERE...Kenosha County. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Special Weather Statement
Intermittent snow showers will move across the central Chicago metro through 10 PM CDT. Conditions will vary considerably, with each shower reducing visibility to one half mile or less and producing a quick coating of snow in less than 15 minutes. Winds will also begin gusting to over 30 mph as the snow showers end and may result in shallow blowing snow across primarily north-south oriented roadways. Motorists should be prepared to encounter localized poor travel conditions. Take it slow and keep a safe following distance when on snow covered roads and during periods of low visibility.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches, highest near the Wisconsin-Illinois state line. * WHERE...Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, and Lake IL Counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Be prepared for hazardous travel due to snow covered roads. The slippery conditions may also impact part of the Wednesday morning commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible, mainly toward the Illinois border area. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin, mainly along and south of the U.S. Highway 18 and Interstate 94 corridor. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. This will affect the early morning commute on Wednesday.
Special Weather Statement
Water freezing on roads, along with patchy fog that may freeze on surfaces, may cause some slick spots and black ice tonight into Thursday morning. Untreated and secondary roads would be the most vulnerable areas, along with bridges and overpasses. Slow down and drive carefully into Thursday morning, and allow for extra stopping distance between vehicles.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph early this morning, easing to occasional gusts to around 45 mph by mid morning. * WHERE...Northern and central Illinois and extreme northwest Indiana * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Blowing and drifting snow expected with lowered visibilities possible even after snow has stopped falling. * WHERE...Rock, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine, and Walworth Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. A few gusts to 55 mph possible near Lake Michigan. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Wind driven light snow and blowing snow causing localized hazardous travel. Snow accumulations of up to around one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, Ogle, Winnebago, Kane, Lake IL, McHenry, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slick road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.