A winter storm moved from the southern Plains into the Great Lakes Monday, February 11 into Tuesday, February 12, bringing snow, freezing rain and some sleet to the area. Significant snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches fell across portions of northeast Iowa and far northwest Illinois. Ice accumulations from freezing rain ranged from a light glaze to over a quarter inch; especially in parts of northwest Illinois.
Strong winds between 40 and 50 mph were common across the region on the back side of this system.

Winter Storm in JO DAVIESS, ILLINOIS
From 11-FEB-19 17:00:00 to 12-FEB-19 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters in East Dubuque and Nora reported 6.3 inches of snow. Significant blowing and drifting snow was widespread over the area with white out conditions at times lingering through the day of February 12. Power outages from down power lines, power poles, and tree branch damage were widespread.

Winter Storm in STEPHENSON, ILLINOIS
From 11-FEB-19 17:00:00 to 12-FEB-19 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters in Freeport, Illinois reported 6.0 inches of snow. Significant blowing and drifting snow was widespread over the area with white out conditions at times lingering through the day of February 12. Power outages from down power lines, power poles, and tree branch damage were widespread.

Ice Storm in CARROLL, ILLINOIS
From 11-FEB-19 17:00:00 to 12-FEB-19 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 2 inches of snow and sleet in Mt Carroll, Illinois, along with 0.3 inches ice accumulation. Significant blowing and drifting snow was widespread over the area with white out conditions at times. Power outages from down power lines, power poles, and tree branch damage were widespread.

Ice Storm in WHITESIDE, ILLINOIS
From 11-FEB-19 17:00:00 to 12-FEB-19 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotters reported 0.2 inches ice accumulation throughout the county.  Power outages from down power lines, power poles, and tree branch damage were widespread throughout the county.

Ice Storm in HENRY, ILLINOIS
From 11-FEB-19 17:00:00 to 12-FEB-19 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A NWS COOP obsever reported ice accumulation in Geneseo, Illinois, with Trained Spotters reporting 0.5 inches of ice accumulation.  Power outages from down power lines, numerous downed power poles, and tree branch damage were widespread throughout the county.

Ice Storm in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 11-FEB-19 17:00:00 to 12-FEB-19 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotters reported 0.5  to 0.75 inches of ice accumulation.  Power outages from down power lines, numerous downed power poles, and tree branch damage were widespread throughout the county.

Ice Storm in PUTNAM, ILLINOIS
From 11-FEB-19 17:00:00 to 12-FEB-19 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotters reported 0.5  to 0.75 inches of ice accumulation.  Power outages from down power lines, numerous downed power poles, and tree branch damage were widespread throughout the county.