Archive for January, 2011
Governor Quinn Ensures State Preparedness for Winter Storm
Governor Issues State Disaster Declaration Ahead of Storm SPRINGFIELD – January 31, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that state agencies are working together to prepare for a large winter storm expected to hit the Midwest region starting today. Governor Quinn also issued a disaster declaration for the entire state in advance of the heavy [...]
WINTER STORM — IROQUOIS, SURROUNDING COUNTIES
MAJOR WINTER STORM TO IMPACT THE REGION TUES INTO WEDNESDAY. — Updated Info Will be Posted…. – THE FIRST PHASE OF THE UPCOMING WINTER STORM WILL BEGIN MONDAY AFTERNOON & CONTINUE INTO TUES MORNING FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN IL & NW IN. SNOWFALL TOTALS FROM THE FIRST PHASE ARE EXPECTED TO BE BETWEEN 2 & [...]
Special Weather Statement
Weather Statement as of 8:19 PM January 29, 2011 …Significant winter storm to affect the southern Great Lakes region Tuesday into Wednesday… A prolonged period of wintry weather is expected to affect northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana next week. Light snow is expected to develop over the area on Monday and continue into Tuesday morning…with [...]
IROQUOIS WIND CHILL….
Wind Chill Advisory Statement as of 3:50 PM January 19, 2011 …Wind Chill Advisory in effect from 9 PM Thursday until 11 am Friday… * Wind chill values…20 to 29 below zero. Precautionary/preparedness actions… A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds will combine to generate low wind chills. This will [...]
ANOTHER ROUND OF SNOW IMPACTING CENTRAL-ILLINOIS
A light snowfall has covered area roads this morning. Secondary routes are slick, according to the I-DOT at Ottawa. Some wet roads are re-freezing, causing very slippery conditions. A band of snow will move across north central and northeast Illinois and Northwest Indiana early this (Wed) morning. The most intense snowfall will reduce visibility down [...]