< Winter Storm Watch Illinois | Effective 03/14/2026 09:51

Winter Storm Watch Illinois | Effective 03/14/2026 09:51

Headline: 
Winter Storm Watch issued March 14 at 11:51AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
March 14, 2026 - 9:51am
Expires: 
March 14, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Low visibility due to falling and blowing snow possible. * WHERE...Boone, Lee, Ogle, and Winnebago Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on hazardous travel conditions, including throughout the day on Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwesterly wind gusts in excess of 45 mph are possible. Total snow accumulations may exceed 4 inches.
Instruction: 
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description: 
Winnebago; Boone; Ogle; Lee
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL