< Winter Storm Watch Illinois | Effective 03/15/2026 02:24

Winter Storm Watch Illinois | Effective 03/15/2026 02:24

Headline: 
Winter Storm Watch issued March 15 at 4:24AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
March 15, 2026 - 2:24am
Expires: 
March 15, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Low visibility due to falling and blowing snow possible. * WHERE...Boone, Lee, Ogle, and Winnebago Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Hazardous travel conditions may materialize, including throughout the day on Monday.
Instruction: 
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description: 
Winnebago; Boone; Ogle; Lee
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL