Near-blizzard conditions affected a large part of southern Illinois. The swath of the heaviest snow and near-blizzard conditions excluded only the far southeast counties of Massac and Hardin, as well as the far northwest counties of Jefferson and Perry. Elsewhere, visibility dropped to one-quarter to one-half mile for several hours in heavy snow. Winds frequently gusted from 25 to 35 mph. Total snowfall amounts were around a foot from northern Pope and Johnson Counties, northward across Marion and Harrisburg, to the Wabash Valley region, including Mount Carmel and Albion. Isolated amounts to 20 inches were observed near Albion. Snowfall amounts across the rest of southern Illinois were from 6 to 10 inches, except for just 4 or 5 inches in the southernmost county of Massac. The wet, heavy consistency of the snow minimized drifting and blowing of the snow. Some drifts from two to three feet were reported. The snow fell at a very heavy rate in localized bands, in some cases accompanied by thunder and lightning. Snowfall rates in the heaviest bands were from two to three inches per hour. Road conditions were snow-covered and hazardous. Snow plows were able to keep one lane passable on most major highways. Smaller rural roads were passable only in 4-wheel drive vehicles in the area of heaviest snow. Isolated power outages occurred due to the combination of strong winds and heavy wet snow on power lines. A surface low pressure center moved northeast across Middle Tennessee. Strong winds and colder air on the northwest side of the low created a dangerous winter storm.

Winter Storm in HAMILTON, ILLINOIS
From 26-DEC-12 02:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in HARDIN, ILLINOIS
From 26-DEC-12 01:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in WABASH, ILLINOIS
From 26-DEC-12 02:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 26-DEC-12 01:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in JEFFERSON, ILLINOIS
From 26-DEC-12 02:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 26-DEC-12 02:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in WAYNE, ILLINOIS
From 26-DEC-12 02:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in JOHNSON, ILLINOIS
From 26-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in MASSAC, ILLINOIS
From 26-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in WILLIAMSON, ILLINOIS
From 26-DEC-12 01:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in PERRY, ILLINOIS
From 26-DEC-12 01:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in POPE, ILLINOIS
From 26-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in PULASKI, ILLINOIS
From 26-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in SALINE, ILLINOIS
From 26-DEC-12 01:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 26-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in EDWARDS, ILLINOIS
From 26-DEC-12 02:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS
From 26-DEC-12 01:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in UNION, ILLINOIS
From 26-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in GALLATIN, ILLINOIS
From 26-DEC-12 01:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter