A major winter storm moved through the Midwest from late on November 29th into December 1st.  Freezing rain moved into west central and central Illinois in the late hours of November 29th.  The freezing rain mixed with and changed to heavy sleet, which persisted for 6 to 8 hours during the evening hours of November 30th. Ice accumulations ranged from 0.25 to 1.50 inches across much of central Illinois, with heavy sleet accumulations ranging from 0.50 to 2.20 inches.  The precipitation changed over to snow across west central Illinois by the evening hours on November 30th and during the overnight hours across central Illinois.  Snow accumulations along and west of the Illinois River valley ranged from 8 to 15 inches.  Further east, 3 to 8 inches of snow was reported on top of the significant ice and sleet accumulations.
Considerable tree and power line damage was caused by the ice and heavy snow, especially across central Illinois.  The power was not restored across some locales for several days.  The snow and ice covered roads also resulted in numerous vehicular accidents.  22 counties in the Central Illinois National Weather Service Forecast Area were designated a state disaster area and 18 counties were designated a federal disaster area.

Winter Storm in MOULTRIE, ILLINOIS
From 30-NOV-06 14:00:00 to 30-NOV-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Around an inch of snow fell on top of significant icing.

Winter Storm in DE WITT, ILLINOIS
From 30-NOV-06 14:00:00 to 30-NOV-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Designated state and federal disaster area.  Around 3 inches of snow fell on top of 1 to 2 inches of ice.

Winter Storm in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 30-NOV-06 04:00:00 to 30-NOV-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Designated state and federal disaster area.  8 to 12 inches of snow fell on top of significant sleet accumulation.

Winter Storm in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 30-NOV-06 14:00:00 to 30-NOV-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Designated state and federal disaster area.  3 to 5 inches of snow fell on top of 1 to 2 inches of ice.

Winter Storm in PIATT, ILLINOIS
From 30-NOV-06 14:00:00 to 30-NOV-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Designated state and federal disaster area.  Around 2 inches of snow fell on top of significant ice accumulation.

Winter Storm in MASON, ILLINOIS
From 30-NOV-06 07:30:00 to 30-NOV-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Designated state and federal disaster area.  5 to 15 inches of snow fell on top of significant icing.

Winter Storm in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 30-NOV-06 09:00:00 to 30-NOV-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Designated state and federal disaster area.  Around 3 inches of snow fell on top of 1 to 2 inches of ice.

Winter Storm in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 30-NOV-06 09:00:00 to 30-NOV-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Designated state and federal disaster area.  3 to 5 inches of snow fell on top of 1 to 2 inches of ice.

Winter Storm in MCLEAN, ILLINOIS
From 30-NOV-06 08:30:00 to 30-NOV-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Designated state and federal disaster area.  3 to 5 inches of snow fell on top of significant icing.

Winter Storm in MENARD, ILLINOIS
From 30-NOV-06 08:30:00 to 30-NOV-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Designated state disaster area.  5 to 8 inches of snow fell on top of significant icing.

Winter Storm in WOODFORD, ILLINOIS
From 30-NOV-06 07:30:00 to 30-NOV-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Designated state and federal disaster area.  6 to 12 inches of snow fell on top of significant ice accumulation.

Winter Storm in FULTON, ILLINOIS
From 29-NOV-06 22:00:00 to 30-NOV-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Declared a state and federal disaster area.  Snow accumulation of 12 to 14 inches.

Winter Storm in STARK, ILLINOIS
From 30-NOV-06 04:00:00 to 30-NOV-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Declared a state and federal disaster area.  Snow accumulation of 12 to 14 inches.

Winter Storm in KNOX, ILLINOIS
From 29-NOV-06 22:00:00 to 30-NOV-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Declared a state and federal disaster area.  Snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches.

Winter Storm in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 30-NOV-06 09:00:00 to 30-NOV-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Designated state and federal disaster area.  5 to 7 inches of snow fell on top of significant ice accumulation.

Winter Storm in SHELBY, ILLINOIS
From 30-NOV-06 14:00:00 to 30-NOV-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Designated state and federal disaster area.  Around an inch of snow fell on top of significant ice accumulation.

Winter Storm in CASS, ILLINOIS
From 30-NOV-06 07:00:00 to 30-NOV-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Declared state disaster area. 6 to 10 inches of snow fell on top of a significant accumulation of ice.

Winter Storm in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 30-NOV-06 18:00:00 to 30-NOV-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Declared state disaster area. 1 to 2 inches of snow fell on top of a significant accumulation of ice over western sections of the county.

Winter Storm in SCHUYLER, ILLINOIS
From 29-NOV-06 22:00:00 to 30-NOV-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Declared a state disaster area.  Snow accumulation of 8 to 10 inches.

Winter Storm in SCOTT, ILLINOIS
From 30-NOV-06 07:30:00 to 30-NOV-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Declared a state and federal disaster area.  Snow accumulation of 8 to 10 inches.

Winter Storm in MARSHALL, ILLINOIS
From 30-NOV-06 04:00:00 to 30-NOV-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Declared a state and federal disaster area.  Snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches.

Winter Storm in MORGAN, ILLINOIS
From 30-NOV-06 07:30:00 to 30-NOV-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Declared a state disaster area.  Snow accumulation of 7 to 9 inches.

Winter Storm in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 30-NOV-06 07:30:00 to 30-NOV-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Designated state and national disaster area.  6 to 12 inches of snow fell on top of significant ice accumulation.