National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 10am on Friday, March 8 for the following counties: Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland and Clark.
* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze expected.
* WHERE…Portions of central, east central and west central Illinois.
* WHEN…The heavier snow amounts are expected during the daylight hours. During the evening, the snow will begin to mix with freezing drizzle west of I-55, and east of there after midnight.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact this evening`s commute, and may impact the Friday morning one as well.
* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.
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