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Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Boone, De Kalb, Lee, Ogle, Winnebago, and McHenry Counties

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches with total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches, highest near and west of the I-39 corridor. Ice accumulations up to a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph. WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, Lee, Ogle, Winnebago, and McHenry Counties. WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could bring down tree branches and cause power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.