An upper-level disturbance tracked across the region on January 20th, bringing a period of freezing rain to central Illinois.  Ice accumulations of one tenth to one quarter of an inch were common along and north of I-72.  As a result of the ice, numerous traffic accidents and injuries were reported.  One person was killed when they lost control of their vehicle and slid into an oncoming semi in Tazewell County.  In addition, over 26,000 people lost power due to downed tree branches and powerlines.

Winter Weather in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 20-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 21-JAN-10 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous traffic accidents were reported across Logan County due to icy road conditions.  One person was treated at a local hospital due to a fall.

Winter Weather in KNOX, ILLINOIS
From 20-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 21-JAN-10 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous traffic accidents were reported across Knox County as a result of icy road conditions.  In addition, ten people were treated at local hospitals due to falls.

Winter Weather in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 20-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 21-JAN-10 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous traffic accidents were reported across Sangamon County due to icy road conditions.  The most serious accident occurred on I-55 near the Williamsville exit when a car struck a police squad car parked on the shoulder.  Two people were injured.

Winter Weather in MORGAN, ILLINOIS
From 20-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 21-JAN-10 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous traffic accidents were reported across Morgan County as a result of icy road conditions.  The most serious incident took place near the West Point subdivision in Morgan County when a municipal service truck hit an AmerenIP truck.  Two people were injured.

Winter Weather in CASS, ILLINOIS
From 20-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 21-JAN-10 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous traffic accidents were reported across Cass County as a result of icy road conditions.

Winter Weather in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 20-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 21-JAN-10 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous traffic accidents were reported across Tazewell County due to icy road conditions.  The most serious accident occurred at 7:25 AM CST on Illinois Route 29 just north of South Pekin when a pickup truck slid into an oncoming semi, killing the driver of the pickup.

Winter Weather in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 20-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 21-JAN-10 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous traffic accidents were reported across Peoria County due to icy road conditions.  The Peoria Regional Airport was closed for about an hour and a half after a jet slid off an icy ramp.

Winter Weather in MCLEAN, ILLINOIS
From 20-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 21-JAN-10 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous minor injuries were reported in McLean County due to icy conditions on January 20th.  Two people were treated at local hospitals as a result of traffic accidents, while ten others were admitted due to falls.

Ice Storm in WOODFORD, ILLINOIS
From 20-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 21-JAN-10 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several weather observers reported around one quarter of an inch of ice across Woodford County. The thick ice, combined with gusty winds, caused damage to tree limbs and power lines. Power was out for about 12 hours for nearly 10,000 customers.

Ice Storm in STARK, ILLINOIS
From 20-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 21-JAN-10 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several weather observers reported around one quarter of an inch of ice across Stark County. The combination of thick ice and windy conditions resulted in downed tree limbs and power lines across the county. Nearly 6,000 people were without power for 12 to 24 hours.

Ice Storm in MARSHALL, ILLINOIS
From 20-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 21-JAN-10 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several weather observers reported around one quarter of an inch of ice across Marshall County. The thick ice and windy conditions resulted in downed tree limbs and power lines in parts of the county. About 4,000 people were without power for 12 to 24 hours.