Full Notification

A winter storm system will develop over the Plains on Friday and shift northeast across the region Friday evening, through much of Saturday. Snow is expected to overspread much of central Illinois Friday night, with a mixture of freezing rain and snow possible south of a Jacksonville to Danville line and north of I-70, for Friday night into Saturday morning. Colder air will filter in from the north during the day Saturday, changing the mixed precipitation over to snow over the southern part of the watch area. Total snowfall accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are possible along and north of a Jacksonville to Danville line. Between one tenth and one quarter inch of ice are possible over the southern portions of the watch area, followed by 2 to 4 inches of snow. In addition to the precipitation hazards, north to northeast winds will gust up to 35 mph on Saturday, contributing to reduced visibility and blowing snow.

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of up to one quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Illinois.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* AFFECTED AREAS: DOUGLAS ... SHELBY ... MOULTRIE ... COLES ... EDGAR ... CHRISTIAN

Instructions:

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.