Full Notification

A winter storm system centered over north Texas will track eastward to along the Tennessee and Mississippi border by Saturday evening. Light to moderate snow will spread northeast into central Illinois during this evening and continue through Saturday evening, then diminish from the northwest during overnight Saturday night. Some of the snow will become mixed with rain on Saturday in areas along and south of I-70. Total snowfall of 7 to 10 inches is expected to occur along and south of a Rushville to Lincoln to Danville line, with 5 to 8 inches of snowfall expected north of this line. Most of the snow will occur between 9 pm this evening and 6 pm Saturday evening, when 5 to 9 inches is expected. The highest amounts of snow will occur over southwest Illinois where totals could reach 9 to 10 inches.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches expected.

* WHERE...Peoria, Woodford, Fulton, Tazewell and McLean Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight CST Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MCLEAN ... PEORIA ... WOODFORD ... TAZEWELL ... FULTON

Instructions:

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained by calling 1-800-452-4368.