A deepening area of low pressure tracking from the lower Mississippi River Valley northeastward into the Ohio River Valley brought heavy snow to central Illinois from the morning of March 24th into the pre-dawn hours of March 25th.  The entire region picked up in excess of 4 inches...with the heaviest snow of 10 to 18 inches focused along the I-72 corridor from Jacksonville and Springfield northeastward to Champaign and Danville.  Springfield set a new 24-hour snowfall accumulation record on March 24th with 17 inches.  Their storm total for the entire event was 18.5 inches.  Due to the extremely heavy snow, travel became nearly impossible across central Illinois...with some area roadways closed.  Numerous traffic accidents were reported.

Heavy Snow in MOULTRIE, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-13 05:30:00 to 24-MAR-13 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers reported 8 to 12 inches of snow across Moultrie County, including 8 inches 1 mile west of Arthur and 10 inches 3 miles south of Sullivan.  The heavy snow led to the closing of many area schools and businesses and caused numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in PIATT, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-13 13:00:00 to 25-MAR-13 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers reported 9 to 14 inches of snow across Piatt County, including 9.3 inches 2 miles northeast of Cisco, 11.3 inches in Mansfield, and 13.5 inches 6 miles northeast of Monticello.  The heavy snow led to the closing of many area schools and businesses and caused numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-13 02:00:00 to 24-MAR-13 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers reported 12 to 18 inches of snow across Sangamon County, including 13.5 inches 2 miles east of Chatham, 15.5 inches in Riverton, 17.1 inches in Sherman, and 18.5 inches in Springfield.  The heavy snow led to the closing of many area schools and businesses and caused numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in SCHUYLER, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-13 03:00:00 to 24-MAR-13 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers reported 5 to 7 inches of snow across Schuyler County.  The heavy snow led to the closing of many area schools and businesses and caused numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in SCOTT, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-13 03:00:00 to 24-MAR-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers reported 12 to 14 inches of snow across Scott County, including 13 inches in Winchester.  The heavy snow led to the closing of many area schools and businesses and caused numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in SHELBY, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-13 05:00:00 to 24-MAR-13 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers reported 9 to 12 inches of snow across Shelby County, including 9 inches in Windsor and 11 inches 4 miles northwest of Mode.  The heavy snow led to the closing of many area schools and businesses and caused numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-13 04:00:00 to 24-MAR-13 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers reported 6 to 10 inches of snow across Tazewell County, including 6.5 inches in Morton and 9.3 inches in Pekin.  The heavy snow led to the closing of many area schools and businesses and caused numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-13 13:00:00 to 25-MAR-13 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers reported 9 to 12 inches of snow across Vermilion County, including 9.3 inches 3 miles southeast of Henning and 11.3 inches in Danville.  The heavy snow led to the closing of many area schools and businesses and caused numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Winter Weather in CRAWFORD, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-13 03:00:00 to 25-MAR-13 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three to four inches of snow fell across Crawford County on March 24th, producing treacherous driving conditions.  As a result of the slick roads, numerous traffic accidents were reported, including one mishap that injured two people.

Heavy Snow in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-13 13:00:00 to 25-MAR-13 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers reported 9 to 13 inches of snow across Champaign County, including 9.3 inches near St. Joseph, 11 inches in Ogden, and 13 inches 2 miles east of Urbana.  The heavy snow led to the closing of many area schools and businesses and caused numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-13 04:00:00 to 24-MAR-13 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers reported 15 to 18 inches of snow across Christian County, including 16 inches in Pana and 17.7 inches near Taylorville.  The heavy snow led to the closing of many area schools and businesses and caused numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in DOUGLAS, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-13 10:00:00 to 25-MAR-13 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers reported 8 to 13 inches of snow across Douglas County, including 8 inches in Arthur and 13 inches in Tuscola.  The heavy snow led to the closing of many area schools and businesses and caused numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in CASS, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-13 03:00:00 to 24-MAR-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers reported 11 to 15 inches of snow across Cass County, including 11 inches in Beardstown and 15.3 inches 8 miles west of Petersburg.  The heavy snow led to the closing of many area schools and businesses and caused numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in COLES, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-13 04:00:00 to 25-MAR-13 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers reported 9 to 12 inches of snow across Coles County, including 10.5 inches in Charleston.  The heavy snow led to the closing of many area schools and businesses and caused numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in EDGAR, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-13 10:00:00 to 25-MAR-13 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers reported 7 to 11 inches of snow across Edgar County, including 11.2 inches in Brocton.  The heavy snow led to the closing of many area schools and businesses and caused numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in CUMBERLAND, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-13 03:00:00 to 25-MAR-13 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers reported 6 to 10 inches of snow across Cumberland County, including 9.9 inches 2 miles northeast of Neoga.  The heavy snow led to the closing of many area schools and businesses and caused numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in DE WITT, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-13 03:00:00 to 25-MAR-13 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers reported 8 to 12 inches of snow across DeWitt County, including 8 inches in Clinton and 11.5 inches in Farmer City.  The heavy snow led to the closing of many area schools and businesses and caused numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-13 03:00:00 to 24-MAR-13 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers reported 6 to 10 inches of snow across Effingham County, including 6 inches in Watson and 8.8 inches in Effingham.  The heavy snow led to the closing of many area schools and businesses and caused numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in FULTON, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-13 04:00:00 to 24-MAR-13 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers reported 6 to 8 inches of snow across Fulton County, including 6.1 inches in Canton, 7 inches in Astoria, and 7.5 inches in St. David.  The heavy snow led to the closing of many area schools and businesses and caused numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-13 02:00:00 to 24-MAR-13 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers reported 10 to 15 inches of snow across Logan County, including 11 inches in New Holland, 13.4 inches in Elkhart, and 14.9 inches 1 mile northwest of Lincoln.  The heavy snow led to the closing of many area schools and businesses and caused numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-13 05:00:00 to 24-MAR-13 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers reported 10 to 13 inches of snow across Macon County, including 12 inches 2 miles east of Decatur and 12.5 inches in Mt. Zion.  The heavy snow led to the closing of many area schools and businesses and caused numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in MASON, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-13 03:00:00 to 24-MAR-13 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers reported 5 to 10 inches of snow across Mason County, including 9.5 inches in Havana.  The heavy snow led to the closing of many area schools and businesses and caused numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in MCLEAN, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-13 04:00:00 to 25-MAR-13 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers reported 5 to 10 inches of snow across McLean County, including 5.5 inches in Lexington, 8.7 inches in Bloomington, and 9.5 inches 2 miles east of Bloomington.  The heavy snow led to the closing of many area schools and businesses and caused numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in MENARD, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-13 02:00:00 to 24-MAR-13 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers reported 11 to 16 inches of snow across Menard County, including 11.9 inches 1 mile north of Petersburg, 14.8 inches in Petersburg, and 15.6 inches 3 miles southeast of Greenview.  The heavy snow led to the closing of many area schools and businesses and caused numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in MORGAN, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-13 03:00:00 to 24-MAR-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers reported 9 to 13 inches of snow across Morgan County, including 9 inches 2 miles east of Jacksonville.  The heavy snow led to the closing of many area schools and businesses and caused numerous traffic accidents across the area.