A major snowstorm dumped up to a foot of snow on southern Illinois. Snowfall amounts were highest along the Ohio River, where around a foot of snow fell. Amounts tapered downward toward the north. Only three inches of snow was reported at Mount Vernon. In between, the corridor from the Marion/Carbondale area to Harrisburg received about five to six inches. In the Wabash Valley area, anywhere from 5 to 8 inches was observed. Specific snow amounts included: 12 inches in Metropolis and Mound City (both cities are along the Ohio River), 10 inches in Vienna, 5 inches in Galatia (in Saline County), 9.5 inches eight miles south of Jonesboro, 4.5 inches in Herrin, and 4 inches in Du Quoin. Snowfall rates were one to two inches per hour at times, reducing visibility below one-half mile. Wind chills ranged from 5 to 15 above zero. Until they were plowed, streets and back roads in the far southern counties were impassable for smaller, lighter vehicles. Schools were closed for days after the storm. Very cold temperatures in the wake of the storm rendered salt ineffective, slowing down recovery efforts. A low pressure center tracked northeast from north Texas to northern Alabama. Abundant moisture was drawn into the system, resulting in a major winter storm.

Heavy Snow in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 16-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in JOHNSON, ILLINOIS
From 16-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in PULASKI, ILLINOIS
From 16-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in MASSAC, ILLINOIS
From 16-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in UNION, ILLINOIS
From 16-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in POPE, ILLINOIS
From 16-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 16-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in WILLIAMSON, ILLINOIS
From 16-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in SALINE, ILLINOIS
From 16-FEB-15 02:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in HARDIN, ILLINOIS
From 16-FEB-15 02:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in GALLATIN, ILLINOIS
From 16-FEB-15 02:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in PERRY, ILLINOIS
From 16-FEB-15 02:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS
From 16-FEB-15 02:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in HAMILTON, ILLINOIS
From 16-FEB-15 02:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 16-FEB-15 02:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in WAYNE, ILLINOIS
From 16-FEB-15 02:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in EDWARDS, ILLINOIS
From 16-FEB-15 02:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in WABASH, ILLINOIS
From 16-FEB-15 02:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in JEFFERSON, ILLINOIS
From 16-FEB-15 02:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer