A low pressure system tracked east-northeast from the lower Mississippi Valley to the Carolinas. On the north side of this low, widespread sleet, snow, and freezing rain occurred on the afternoon and evening of the 15th. The heaviest snow accumulations were in Jackson and Williamson counties, including Carbondale and Herrin. Up to 5 inches of snow was measured in Herrin, Murphysboro, and Carbondale, along with some sleet. The precipitation was mostly in the form of freezing rain in the southernmost counties from Cairo to Metropolis, where nearly one-quarter inch of glaze was reported. The icing caused some traffic issues. A single-vehicle accident on Interstate 24 over the Ohio River closed the westbound lanes for a short time. The metal-grating bridge over the Ohio River on U.S. 45 from Brookport to Paducah was closed due to icing. Elsewhere across southern Illinois, the precipitation was mainly sleet and snow. Average accumulations of sleet and snow were generally less than two inches. Specific reports included 2 inches in Ware (Union County), 1.5 inches at West Frankfort (Franklin County), one inch in northern Jefferson County, and one-quarter to one-half inch in Vienna (Johnson County) and Mt. Carmel. A number of accidents were reported due to slippery roads.

Winter Weather in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 15-FEB-19 16:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in PULASKI, ILLINOIS
From 15-FEB-19 16:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in MASSAC, ILLINOIS
From 15-FEB-19 17:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in UNION, ILLINOIS
From 15-FEB-19 16:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in JOHNSON, ILLINOIS
From 15-FEB-19 16:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in POPE, ILLINOIS
From 15-FEB-19 16:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in HARDIN, ILLINOIS
From 15-FEB-19 16:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in SALINE, ILLINOIS
From 15-FEB-19 16:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in GALLATIN, ILLINOIS
From 15-FEB-19 16:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in PERRY, ILLINOIS
From 15-FEB-19 15:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS
From 15-FEB-19 15:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in HAMILTON, ILLINOIS
From 15-FEB-19 15:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 15-FEB-19 15:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in JEFFERSON, ILLINOIS
From 15-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in WAYNE, ILLINOIS
From 15-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in EDWARDS, ILLINOIS
From 15-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in WABASH, ILLINOIS
From 15-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 15-FEB-19 16:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in WILLIAMSON, ILLINOIS
From 15-FEB-19 16:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter