A significant winter storm system brought accumulating snow and hazardous travel conditions to the region Friday afternoon (Jan. 18) through much of the day Saturday (Jan. 19). Total snowfall accumulations of 3 to 6 inches fell across the area, with the higher amounts of 7 to 9 inches in the Freeport, IL area. In addition, strong winds resulted in some blowing and drifting snow and hazardous travel conditions.

Winter Storm in STEPHENSON, ILLINOIS
From 18-JAN-19 13:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports ranged from 6.0 inches 3 miles southwest of Winneshiek to 9.0 inches in Freeport. In addition to the falling snow, winds of 20 to 30 MPH led to considerable blowing and drifting snow. Visibilites at the Freeport were down to 3/4 mile at time overnight January 18 into the morning of January 9.

Winter Storm in JO DAVIESS, ILLINOIS
From 18-JAN-19 13:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP Observer reports in the county ranged from 5.5 inches 4 miles north of Stockton to 6.1 inches in Galena. In addition to the snow, winds of 20 to 30 MPH led to blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in CARROLL, ILLINOIS
From 18-JAN-19 12:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 7.2 inches in Shannon. In addition to the snow, winds of 20 to 30 MPH led to blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in WHITESIDE, ILLINOIS
From 18-JAN-19 16:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports ranged from 4.5 inches in Sterling to 5.5 inches 1 mile west southwest of Morrison. In addition to the snow, winds of 20 to 30 MPH led to blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS
From 18-JAN-19 19:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The official NWS observation at the Moline-Quad Cities Airport was 4.2 inches. In addition to the snow, winds of 20 to 30 MPH led to blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in HENRY, ILLINOIS
From 18-JAN-19 19:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports ranged from 5.0 inches in Kewanee  to 6.0 inches in Coal Valley. In addition to the snow, winds of 20 to 30 MPH led to blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 18-JAN-19 20:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports ranged from 4.5 inches 2.1 miles north of Tiskilwa to 4.7 inches 1 mile southeast of Princeton. In addition to the snow, winds of 20 to 30 MPH led to blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in PUTNAM, ILLINOIS
From 18-JAN-19 20:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer in Hennepin reported 2.0 inches of snow. In addition to the snow, winds of 20 to 30 MPH led to blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in MERCER, ILLINOIS
From 18-JAN-19 18:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter 1 mile north of Aledo reported 4.0 inches of snow. In addition to the snow, winds of 20 to 30 MPH led to blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in HENDERSON, ILLINOIS
From 18-JAN-19 22:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports in surrounding counties ranged from 3 to 4 inches. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH led to widespread blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in WARREN, ILLINOIS
From 18-JAN-19 22:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports in neighboring counties ranged from 3 to 5 inches. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH led to widespread blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in HANCOCK, ILLINOIS
From 18-JAN-19 21:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports ranged from 4.0 inches in Carthage to  4.2 inches of snow 2 miles northeast of Colusa. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH led to widespread blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in MCDONOUGH, ILLINOIS
From 18-JAN-19 22:00:00 to 19-JAN-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports ranged from 3.0 inches in Bushnell to 3.5 inches 2 miles southeast of Macomb. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH led to widespread blowing and drifting of snow.