Blizzard warning issued for McHenry County forward of a number of inches of snow, gusting winds

A blizzard warning has been issued for McHenry County as forecasters warn that a number of inches of snow, mixed with 45 mph wind gusts, will carry “treacherous conditions” to the Monday morning commute.

The National Weather Service (NWS) mentioned a curler coaster in climate started Sunday with robust spring storms shifting by the Chicagoland space.

A chilly entrance has entered the world, resulting in rain altering over to snow late Sunday.

A winter climate advisory was first issued on Sunday morning for Lake, McHenry, DeKalb, LaSalle, DuPage, Kane, Kendall and northern Cook counties.

A blizzard warning was later issued for McHenry, DeKalb, Boone, Lee, Ogle and Winnebago counties on Sunday night.

A blizzard warning means extreme winter climate situations are anticipated or occurring.

“Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle,” the warning mentioned.

The NWS mentioned complete snow accumulations between three and fives inches and ice accumulations round a light-weight glaze are anticipated in McHenry, DeKalb, Boone, Lee, Ogle and Winnebago counties.

Whiteout situations might make journey “treacherous and potentially life-threatening.”

The advisory and warning are in impact from 10 p.m. Sunday by 1 p.m. Monday. The harmful situations will influence the Monday morning commute.

Winds gusting as excessive as 45 mph are doable, the blizzard warning mentioned.

Roads, particularly bridges and overpasses, will probably turn out to be slick and dangerous, the winter climate advisory mentioned. Gusty winds might carry down tree branches.

The advisory mentioned motorists ought to decelerate and use warning whereas touring. The newest street situations for Illinois could be discovered at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

Those who go exterior ought to watch their first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks and driveways. “These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.”

A clipper system could ship one other spherical of snow Tuesday night. Temperatures will development hotter towards the top of the week, the NWS added.