The first true blizzard in many years hit West Central and parts of Southwest Illinois. Up to 22 inches of snow fell along with winds gusting over 40 mph. For many counties it was a record snowfall event. The National Guard was called out to help clear County roads and assist with emergency transportation. The region was brought to a standstill for several days. A Federal disaster declaration was obtained for many counties in order to assist with the cost of snow removal. Light freezing rain and sleet started to fall on Monday 1/31. By midday Tuesday (2/1) the precipitation had changed to snow and the wind started to increase. The snow tapered off to flurries by Wednesday (2/2) morning. The strong wind continued through the day producing very cold wind chill values.

Blizzard in ADAMS, ILLINOIS
From 01-FEB-11 06:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard in BROWN, ILLINOIS
From 01-FEB-11 06:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard in CALHOUN, ILLINOIS
From 01-FEB-11 06:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in JERSEY, ILLINOIS
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

From 2 to 3 inches of sleet and 2 to 6 inches of snow accumulated by 1 am 2/2.

Winter Storm in ST. CLAIR, ILLINOIS
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

About 1 inch of sleet and 1 to 2 inches of snow accumulated by 1 am 2/2. About 1/2 inch of ice accumulation was reported in the southern part of the county. .

Blizzard in PIKE, ILLINOIS
From 01-FEB-11 06:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in MACOUPIN, ILLINOIS
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

From 2 to 3 inches of sleet and 2 to 6 inches of snow accumulated by 1 am 2/2.

Winter Storm in MADISON, ILLINOIS
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

From 2 to 3 inches of sleet and 2 to 3 inches of snow accumulated by 1 am 2/2.

Winter Storm in MARION, ILLINOIS
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Freezing rain caused ice accumulations of 3/4 to 1 inch across the county. The southeast half was hardest ht. Centralia and Salem reported numerous trees and power lines down. About 1 inch of sleet and snow accumulated in the northwest corner as well.

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, ILLINOIS
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

From 3/4 to 1 inch ice accumulation was reported by 1 am 2/2. Scattered trees and power lines were reported down.

Winter Storm in CLINTON, ILLINOIS
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One inch of sleet and 1 to 2 inches of snow accumulated by 1 am on 2/2. The southeast part of the county also picked up about 1/2 inch of ice accumulation. Some trees and power lines were downed in the Centralia area.

Winter Storm in BOND, ILLINOIS
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Up to 2 inches of sleet and 2 inches of snow accumulated by 1 am 2/2.

Winter Storm in FAYETTE, ILLINOIS
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

From 1 to 2 inches of sleet and 1 to 2 inches of snow accumulated by 1 am 2/2. Ice from freezing rain of 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch accumulated over the extreme southeast corner.

Winter Storm in MONTGOMERY, ILLINOIS
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to 3 inches of sleet and 2 to 6 inches of snow accumulated by 1 am 2/2. The highest amounts were in the north 1/2 of the county.

Winter Storm in MONROE, ILLINOIS
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One inch of sleet and 1 to 2 inches of snow accumulated by 1 am 2/2.

Winter Storm in RANDOLPH, ILLINOIS
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

About 1 inch of sleet and 3/4 inch of ice accumulated by 1 am 2/2. Some trees and power lines were reported down mainly across the northeast part of the county.

Winter Storm in BROWN, ILLINOIS
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One inch of sleet and a light coating of freezing rain accumulated by 1 am.

Winter Storm in ADAMS, ILLINOIS
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One inch of sleet and a light coating of freezing accumulated by 1 am.

Winter Storm in CALHOUN, ILLINOIS
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One inch of sleet and a light coating of freezing rain accumulated by 1 am.

Winter Storm in PIKE, ILLINOIS
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One inch of sleet and a light coating of freezing rain accumulated by 1 am.