Tag: winter
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March 14, 2024 Severe weather overview.
Severe thunderstorms overspread portions of Central and South-Central IL during the afternoon and evening hours of March 14, 2024. The Storm Prediction Center issued a tornado watch for much of Central Illinois and South-Central IL until 9 PM.
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Heavy Snow, Strong Winds, bitter temps
Merely days following the recent system that brought up to 10 inches of snow to the state, we are now anticipating another significant weather system poised to bring substantial snowfall and strong winds to the region, commencing Thursday evening.
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Weekly Weather Outlook 1.7.24
It’s Sunday, and it’s time for our weekly forecast update. We’ve got a busy week ahead with significant weather developments.
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Winter Storm 1.8.24
A robust winter storm is forecasted to sweep through the state starting Monday night. Expect high winds exceeding 35 mph, substantial snowfall in certain areas, and rainfall.
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Snowfall from 1/5/2024
A fast-moving clipper brought accumulating snow to areas of Central Illinois on the night of January 5, 2024. The forecast called for 1-2 inches for areas between I-55 and I-74, and this was verified, with some locations picking up almost 3.5 inches of snow.
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Forecast Update 1/5/24
We’re anticipating a busy few days ahead here in Illinois as two weather systems traverse the state. The initial system is set to pass through tonight (Friday), bringing with it the possibility of light accumulating snow in certain areas. The second system, which has been closely monitored for its potentially more significant impacts, is on…
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Unsettled Weather 1/1/24
We have a few weather systems to keep an eye on over the next several days for us here in IL. The first system to watch looks to bring unsettled weather to the area over the weekend 1/5 through 1/7.
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Winter Weather 12-28-23
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of NW IL from 9 am to 9 PM today. 1-3” of snow expected.
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Light snow Saturday into Sunday
Light snow is looking increasing likely across portions of Central and Northern Illinois starting Saturday Night into Sunday morning. Model ensembles have between a 15-25% chance for more that 1″ of snow for areas North and West of a Bloomington to Chicago line. Snowfall amounts are expected to stay light with most places seeing less…
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Persimmon 2023 Forecast
Persimmons are often featured in folklore as a means of predicting the upcoming winter weather. According to this tradition, the shape of a persimmon seed’s kernel can be used as a forecast tool.