National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Northwest winds will gust from 35 to 45 mph this morning, before slowly diminishing this afternoon into this evening. Some areas of central Illinois will have problems with low visibility in blowing snow due to these strong winds, primarily west of I-55 where snow accumulations will be higher. If you're in an area where visibility is very poor due to the snow and blowing snow, try to postpone any travel until later in the day.
Highest accumulating snow amounts will be near and west of the IL River through today. Very strong winds gusting up to 45 mph will result in blowing and drifting snow, reducing visibility to 1/4 mile or less. Impacts to the morning commute are expected.