Full Notification

* WHAT...Significant icing expected due to freezing rain. Ice accumulations of one tenth to four tenths of an inch expected... with the highest ice amounts along and northwest of a line from Streator to Morris to Joliet to downtown Chicago. Some snow and sleet may mix with the freezing rain early in the evening.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible on untreated surfaces. The hazardous conditions may impact the evening commute.

* AFFECTED AREAS: KANE ... COOK ... DUPAGE ... LAKE ... LA SALLE ... KENDALL ... WILL ... GRUNDY ... DE KALB ... MCHENRY

Instructions:

An Ice Storm Warning means significant amounts of ice accumulation will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Snapped power lines and falling tree branches are also possible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by going to www.gettingaroundillinois.com in Illinois or by calling 1 8 0 0 2 6 1 7 6 2 3 in Indiana.