An Arctic cold front pushed through central Illinois on December 22nd, causing temperatures to plummet from early morning highs in the 30s to evening lows from zero to ten below zero.  As weak waves of low pressure tracked along the front, light snow developed across the area...with accumulations ranging from 1 to 3 inches.  Despite the overall light snowfall, strong winds gusting in excess of 40mph created considerable blowing and drifting snow which led to near zero visibility at times...particularly in open, rural locations.  The combination of falling snow, blowing snow, low visibility, and extremely cold temperatures caused major disruption to commerce and travel across central Illinois.  Numerous schools and businesses closed due to the inclement weather and several traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and slick.  In addition, scattered power outages were reported.

Winter Weather in CUMBERLAND, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 13:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Cumberland County reported around 1 inch of snow.  Several traffic accidents occurred as water froze on roadways.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Weather in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 13:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Effingham County reported around 1 inch of snow.  Several traffic accidents occurred as water froze on roadways.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Weather in JASPER, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 13:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Jasper County reported around 1 inch of snow.  Several traffic accidents occurred as water froze on roadways.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Weather in LAWRENCE, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 13:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Lawrence County reported around 1 inch of snow.  Several traffic accidents occurred as water froze on roadways.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Champaign County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Christian County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in MCLEAN, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across McLean County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in MOULTRIE, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Moultrie County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Weather in RICHLAND, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 13:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Richland County reported around 1 inch of snow.  Several traffic accidents occurred as water froze on roadways.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in CASS, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Cass County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in MARSHALL, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Marshall County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in MASON, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Mason County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Peoria County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in SCHUYLER, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Schuyler County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in COLES, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Coles County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in DE WITT, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across DeWitt County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in PIATT, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Piatt County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Sangamon County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Weather in CRAWFORD, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 13:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Crawford County reported around 1 inch of snow.  Several traffic accidents occurred as water froze on roadways.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in FULTON, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Fulton County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in KNOX, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Knox County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in MENARD, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Menard County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in MORGAN, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Morgan County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in SCOTT, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Scott County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in STARK, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Stark County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in DOUGLAS, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Douglas County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in EDGAR, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Edgar County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in SHELBY, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Shelby County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Vermilion County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Tazewell County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in WOODFORD, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Woodford County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Logan County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Storm in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Macon County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow.  Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations.  Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Weather in CLARK, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 13:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Clark County reported around 1 inch of snow.  Several traffic accidents occurred as water froze on roadways.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Winter Weather in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 22-DEC-22 13:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather observers across Clay County reported around 1 inch of snow.  Several traffic accidents occurred as water froze on roadways.  In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.