Widespread freezing rain coated surfaces with up to one-tenth inch of ice. Due to very cold antecedent conditions, pavement temperatures were low enough that the initial drops of precipitation immediately created hazardous conditions. A southerly flow of warmer air around high pressure over the Carolina coast overspread a shallow layer of cold air near the surface. The result was widespread icing. The freezing rain occurred during the morning commute, causing a rash of traffic accidents and school closings.

Winter Weather in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-08 05:00:00 to 23-DEC-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in PULASKI, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-08 06:00:00 to 23-DEC-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in POPE, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-08 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in SALINE, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-08 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in UNION, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-08 06:00:00 to 23-DEC-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in WABASH, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 23-DEC-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in WAYNE, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 23-DEC-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in WILLIAMSON, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-08 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 23-DEC-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-08 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in JOHNSON, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-08 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in JEFFERSON, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 23-DEC-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in MASSAC, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-08 06:00:00 to 23-DEC-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in PERRY, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 23-DEC-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in EDWARDS, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 23-DEC-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-08 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in GALLATIN, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-08 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in HAMILTON, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 23-DEC-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in HARDIN, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-08 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter