An upper level storm system moved slowly east across the Mid-Mississippi Valley, producing widespread heavy snow. The surface low pressure center moved east across the Gulf Coast states. Accumulations across southern Illinois were generally from 4 to 6 inches south of a line from DuQuoin to Mcleansboro to Grayville. Six to eight inches fell over the hilly terrain from Vienna to Anna, as well as in a narrow band from Carmi southwest across Harrisburg. Specific amounts included 8 inches at Harrisburg and Vienna, 6.5 at Anna/Jonesboro, 6 at Carmi, 5.5 at Cairo, 5 at Marion, Shawneetown, and Round Knob (near Metropolis), and 4 in Benton. These were the heaviest accumulations for many places since the December 22, 2004 storm. There was some blowing and drifting of the snow due to gusty winds. Drifts to 16 inches were reported at Jonesboro. Roads were snow-covered and very slippery. Numerous accidents were reported, mainly vehicles sliding off roads. Visibility was reduced to around one-half mile in the snow.

Heavy Snow in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 29-JAN-10 18:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS
From 29-JAN-10 17:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in HAMILTON, ILLINOIS
From 29-JAN-10 18:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in HARDIN, ILLINOIS
From 29-JAN-10 18:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in GALLATIN, ILLINOIS
From 29-JAN-10 18:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 29-JAN-10 14:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy Snow in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 29-JAN-10 16:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in WILLIAMSON, ILLINOIS
From 29-JAN-10 16:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in SALINE, ILLINOIS
From 29-JAN-10 16:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in MASSAC, ILLINOIS
From 29-JAN-10 15:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy Snow in PULASKI, ILLINOIS
From 29-JAN-10 15:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy Snow in POPE, ILLINOIS
From 29-JAN-10 15:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy Snow in UNION, ILLINOIS
From 29-JAN-10 16:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in JOHNSON, ILLINOIS
From 29-JAN-10 16:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter