The first true blizzard in many years hit from West Central 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.

Winter Storm in FAYETTE, ILLINOIS
From 31-JAN-11 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in BOND, ILLINOIS
From 31-JAN-11 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in MACOUPIN, ILLINOIS
From 31-JAN-11 14:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in JERSEY, ILLINOIS
From 31-JAN-11 14:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in MADISON, ILLINOIS
From 31-JAN-11 14:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in MARION, ILLINOIS
From 31-JAN-11 14:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in CLINTON, ILLINOIS
From 31-JAN-11 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in MONROE, ILLINOIS
From 31-JAN-11 14:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in MONTGOMERY, ILLINOIS
From 31-JAN-11 14:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in RANDOLPH, ILLINOIS
From 31-JAN-11 14:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in ST. CLAIR, ILLINOIS
From 31-JAN-11 14:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, ILLINOIS
From 31-JAN-11 14:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in ADAMS, ILLINOIS
From 31-JAN-11 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (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 on 2/1.

Winter Storm in CALHOUN, ILLINOIS
From 31-JAN-11 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (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 on 2/1.

Winter Storm in BROWN, ILLINOIS
From 31-JAN-11 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (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 on 2/1.

Winter Storm in PIKE, ILLINOIS
From 31-JAN-11 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (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 on 2/1.