More Winter Weather

The national weather service in chicago has issued a
flash flood warning for,
Northern cook county in northeast illinois,
Dupage county in northeast illinois,
Southeastern kane county in northeast illinois,
Extreme northeastern kendall county in northeast illinois,
until 200 am central standard time friday,
at 751 pm central standard time , trained weather spotters reported flash
flooding
From thunderstorms over the warned area.
locations in the warning include but are not limited to
Warrenville, wheaton, aurora, park ridge, rogers
Park, northfield, lombard, itasca, glenview, franklin
Park, elmhurst, elk grove village, des plaines, carol
Stream, bensenville, evanston, addison, and the far north side
Of chicago.
A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
People along creeks and streams should take immediate action to
Protect life and property. Do not drive across flooded roads.
, quick hitting but significant winter storm tonight,
.low pressure southwest of chicago at mid evening will cross
Southern lower michigan overnight, spreading a wide swath of
Wintry precipitation across northern michigan. Precipitation type
Will vary across the region, with primarily snow expected across
Eastern upper and portions of northern lower michigan north of m-
72. Along and south of the m-55 corridor will be mostly rain,
While in between will be a strip of mixed snow, Sleet, and
Rain or freezing rain depending on surface temperatures which
Will likely be hovering right around the freezing mark. Although
The heaviest precipitation will occur over a 6 to 9 hour time
Period, precipitation is expected to be intense with some
Embedded thunderstorms.
Given the wide variation in temperature over a short distance
Associated with this storm, any small deviation in expected
Track could result in areas expected to receive heavy snow
Picking up more sleet, freezing rain, or heavy rainfall
Instead. This is especially true for areas along the m-
72 corridor where several precipitation types are possible. Be
Sure to monitor current conditions before venturing out tonight.
, winter storm warning remains in effect until 7 am eastern standard time
friday,
A winter storm warning remains in effect until 7 am eastern standard time
friday.
Snow will overspread the area this evening and become heavy at
Times before tapering off by 4 am. A total accumulation of 5 to
10 inches of heavy wet snow is expected during this time, with
Snow briefly falling at the rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour during
The late evening. Heaviest snowfall is expected across eastern
Portions of chippewa and mackinac counties.
A winter storm warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
Conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of
Snow will make travel dangerous. If you must travel, use extreme
Caution.
, winter storm tonight into early friday,
.low pressure tracking from missouri to lake huron by friday
Morning will produce widespread snow across west and central
Upper michigan. Expect 5 to 9 inches over west and central upper
Michigan, greatest in the higher terrain of far west and north
Central upper michigan. Gusty north winds between the low
Pressure system and arctic high pressure over south central
Canada will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow
Tonight into friday morning.
, winter storm warning remains in effect until midnight central standard
time
Tonight,
A winter storm warning remains in effect until midnight central standard
time
Tonight.
Expect snow this evening, heavy at times. Look for total snow
Accumulations of 5 to 7 inches before the snow diminishes after
Midnight. A gusty north wind may also produce blowing and
Drifting snow tonight into early friday morning.
, bitterly cold winds chills through the night,
.an upper low pressure area over minnesota will continue to move
East through the evening. Meanwhile, arctic air combined with north
Winds will promote bitterly cold wind chills tonight into friday
Morning.
, wind chill advisory remains in effect until 12 pm central standard time
friday,
, winter storm warning will expire at 8 pm central standard time this
evening,
The winter storm warning will expire at 8 pm central standard time this
evening. A
Wind chill advisory remains in effect until 12 pm central standard time
friday.
Arctic air will combine with northerly winds to produce wind chill
Readings of 20 below to 30 below zero through friday morning.
A wind chill advisory means that very cold air and wind will
Combine to generate cold wind chills. This could result in
Frostbite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. If
You must venture outdoors, be sure to remember your hat and
Gloves.
, winter storm warning remains in effect until midnight central standard
time
Tonight,
A winter storm warning remains in effect until midnight central standard
time
Tonight.
This winter storm warning for heavy snow means heavy snow
Accumulation is anticipated, and that snowfall rates of one inch
Per hour or greater can be expected at times. Expect snow covered
Roads and visibility less than a quarter mile. If you must
Travel, exercise extreme caution and allow extra time to reach
Your destination. Let someone know your travel route and expected
Arrival time and have a working cell phone in case you become
Stranded. Keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle, Including
A flashlight, food, and water. If you choose to travel, be
Aware that you may become stranded and that it may take many
Hours for help to arrive.
.low pressure over the central plains will continue to lift
Northeast through the mid-mississippi valley tonight, while
Canadian high pressure builds down into the northern plains. Between
These features, strong north to northwest winds will create areas
Of blowing snow into the evening hours, with sharply colder wind
Chill values expected overnight. Additional light snow accumulations
Will be possible into the evening over parts of southwest minnesota.
, winter storm warning remains in effect until 9 pm central standard time
this
Evening,
, wind chill advisory in effect from midnight tonight to 7 am
central standard time friday,
The national weather service in sioux falls has issued a wind
Chill advisory, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 7 am
central standard time friday. A winter storm warning remains in effect
until 9 pm
central standard time this evening.
Another band of generally light snow will swing across southwest
Minnesota this evening. Any additional snow accumulation is expected
To remain less than an inch. In addition to any falling snow, north
Winds will increase to 20 to 35 mph creating blowing and drifting
Snow.
As temperatures fall to just below zero later tonight, the
Lingering north wind will create dangerous wind chill values of
20 below to 30 below zero.
, heavy snow for parts of east central minnesota and west central
Wisconsin, still some snow and blowing snow into the evening
Hours over west central and south central minnesota,
.snow, heavy at times, will linger this evening over portions
Of east central minnesota and western wisconsin. Snowfall rates
Around inch per hour are likely in the twin cities
Area, hutchinson, and eau claire areas between 6 and 9 pm.
Elsewhere, the snow will continue diminishing over west central and
South central minnesota. However, north to northwest winds of 20
To 35 mph will continue to cause notable blowing and drifting of
Snow over the western minnesota.
Storm total snow accumulations will vary from 6 to 10 inches by
Friday morning.
The winter storm warning remains in effect for west central into
Central minnesota through 900 pm tonight, and until midnight
For east central minnesota and west central wisconsin.
A low pressure system responsible for the heavy snow and adverse
Wintry weather conditions was located over missouri, will track
Northeast over the lower great lakes region by friday morning.
Stay tuned for later forecasts and winter weather product updates
On this winter storm.
, winter storm warning remains in effect until 9 pm central standard time
this
Evening,
A winter storm warning remains in effect until 9 pm central standard time
this
Evening.
Snow will continue to wind down across the area this evening.
Additional snowfall amounts of one to two inches are likely
Before midnight. Gusty north to northwest winds will restrict
Visibilities to less than a mile, especially in open and rural
Areas into the evening hours. Thus, the winter storm warning has
Been extended through 900 pm tonight, for some additional snow
Accumulations along with some blowing and drifting snow. Travel
Will difficult or nearly impossible. Motorists are urged to
Postpone their travel unless absolutely necessary.