Light accumulations of ice formed on elevated surfaces, including vehicles and highway overpasses. Up to one-eighth inch of ice was on vehicle windshields. A couple of semis wrecked on Interstate 24 westbound in northern Johnson County. One of the semis overturned, seriously injuring the driver and spilling the truck's cargo across the highway. The interstate was closed for several hours. At the Kentucky state line, the Interstate 24 bridge over the Ohio River was closed for a short time due to several accidents on the bridge. A few cars were off the road on Interstate 57 near West Frankfort in Franklin County. Multiple accidents occurred in Gallatin County, and the Shawneetown bridge over the Ohio River was impassable. Scattered slick spots were reported on roads throughout the region. A low pressure system skirted just southeast of the region, bringing a wintry mix of precipitation.

Winter Weather in JOHNSON, ILLINOIS
From 05-JAN-09 23:00:00 to 06-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Winter Weather in MASSAC, ILLINOIS
From 05-JAN-09 23:00:00 to 06-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Winter Weather in PERRY, ILLINOIS
From 05-JAN-09 23:00:00 to 06-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in HARDIN, ILLINOIS
From 05-JAN-09 23:00:00 to 06-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 05-JAN-09 23:00:00 to 06-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 05-JAN-09 23:00:00 to 06-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in JEFFERSON, ILLINOIS
From 05-JAN-09 23:00:00 to 06-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in WILLIAMSON, ILLINOIS
From 05-JAN-09 23:00:00 to 06-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS
From 05-JAN-09 23:00:00 to 06-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in GALLATIN, ILLINOIS
From 05-JAN-09 23:00:00 to 06-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winter Weather in HAMILTON, ILLINOIS
From 05-JAN-09 23:00:00 to 06-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in UNION, ILLINOIS
From 05-JAN-09 23:00:00 to 06-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winter Weather in WABASH, ILLINOIS
From 05-JAN-09 23:00:00 to 06-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winter Weather in WAYNE, ILLINOIS
From 05-JAN-09 23:00:00 to 06-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in POPE, ILLINOIS
From 05-JAN-09 23:00:00 to 06-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in PULASKI, ILLINOIS
From 05-JAN-09 23:00:00 to 06-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in SALINE, ILLINOIS
From 05-JAN-09 23:00:00 to 06-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winter Weather in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 05-JAN-09 23:00:00 to 06-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in EDWARDS, ILLINOIS
From 05-JAN-09 23:00:00 to 06-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter