Low pressure tracking from the Ozarks during the pre-dawn hours of February 17th to southern Ohio by the evening of the 17th brought heavy snow to parts of central Illinois.  Snowfall amounts of greater than 6 inches were focused along and north of the I-72 corridor...with a swath of 8 to 10-inch totals along a Quincy to Bloomington-Normal line.  As the low deepened over the Ohio River Valley, northerly wind gusts increased to 35 to 45mph, creating considerable blowing and drifting snow.  As a result, travel quickly became hazardous and several area roadways were closed.  Stretches of both I-55 and I-74 were closed near Bloomington.  In addition, numerous accidents created a 100 vehicle pileup on southbound I-39 between Normal and Minonk, which closed the interstate for about 24 hours.

Winter Weather in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 17-FEB-22 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-22 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers measured 3 to 5 inches of snow across northern Vermilion County...including 4.5 inches 1 mile east of Hoopeston.  Falling and blowing snow created hazardous travel conditions and resulted in a few traffic accidents around the area.

Winter Weather in WOODFORD, ILLINOIS
From 17-FEB-22 10:00:00 to 17-FEB-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers measured 5 to 7 inches of snow across eastern Woodford County...including 7.0 inches 1 mile north of Minonk, 6.7 inches in Eureka, and 5.0 inches in Roanoke.  Falling and blowing snow created hazardous travel conditions and resulted in a few traffic accidents around the area.

Heavy Snow in MASON, ILLINOIS
From 17-FEB-22 09:00:00 to 17-FEB-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers measured 8 to 10 inches of snow across Mason County...including 9.5 inches in Bath and 7.5 inches in Mason City.  Falling and blowing snow led to hazardous driving conditions and numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Winter Weather in STARK, ILLINOIS
From 17-FEB-22 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-22 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers measured 3 to 5 inches of snow across Stark County...including 5.0 inches in Toulon.  Falling and blowing snow created hazardous travel conditions and resulted in a few traffic accidents around the area.

Heavy Snow in CASS, ILLINOIS
From 17-FEB-22 09:30:00 to 17-FEB-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers measured 6 to 8 inches of snow across Cass County...including 8.2 inches 3 miles south-southeast of Bluff Springs, 8.0 inches in Beardstown, and 7.5 inches in Bluff Springs.  Falling and blowing snow led to hazardous driving conditions and numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in DE WITT, ILLINOIS
From 17-FEB-22 10:30:00 to 17-FEB-22 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers measured 6 to 8 inches of snow across DeWitt County...including 6.0 inches in Lane.  Falling and blowing snow led to hazardous driving conditions and numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in FULTON, ILLINOIS
From 17-FEB-22 09:00:00 to 17-FEB-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers measured 6 to 8 inches of snow across Fulton County...including 8.2 inches in Lewistown and 6.0 inches in Canton.  Falling and blowing snow led to hazardous driving conditions and numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 17-FEB-22 10:00:00 to 17-FEB-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers measured 6 to 8 inches of snow across Logan County...including 7.5 inches in New Holland, 6.8 inches at the National Weather Service office in Lincoln, and 6.0 inches in Mount Pulaski.  Falling and blowing snow led to hazardous driving conditions and numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in MCLEAN, ILLINOIS
From 17-FEB-22 10:30:00 to 17-FEB-22 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers measured 6 to 10 inches of snow across McLean County...including 9.5 inches 2 miles north-northwest of Normal, 8.8 inches 2 miles north of Towanda, 8.5 inches in LeRoy, and 7.2 inches in Lexington.  Falling and blowing snow led to hazardous driving conditions and numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in MENARD, ILLINOIS
From 17-FEB-22 10:00:00 to 17-FEB-22 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers measured 6 to 8 inches of snow across Menard County...including 7.0 inches in Petersburg and 6.0 inches in Athens.  Falling and blowing snow led to hazardous driving conditions and numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in MORGAN, ILLINOIS
From 17-FEB-22 09:00:00 to 17-FEB-22 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers measured 5 to 7 inches of snow across Morgan County...including 6.5 inches in Jacksonville and 6.0 inches in South Jacksonville.  Falling and blowing snow led to hazardous driving conditions and numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 17-FEB-22 10:30:00 to 17-FEB-22 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers measured 5 to 7 inches of snow across Peoria County...including 7.0 inches 3 miles northwest of Peoria, 6.6 inches in Peoria, and 6.0 inches in Dunlap.  Falling and blowing snow led to hazardous driving conditions and numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 17-FEB-22 11:00:00 to 17-FEB-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers measured 5 to 7 inches of snow across Sangamon County...including 6.5 inches in Sherman and 5.2 inches in Springfield.  Falling and blowing snow led to hazardous driving conditions and numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in SCHUYLER, ILLINOIS
From 17-FEB-22 08:00:00 to 17-FEB-22 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers measured 6 to 10 inches of snow across Schuyler County...including 8.4 inches in Rushville and 7.5 inches 3 miles east-northeast of Rushville.  Falling and blowing snow led to hazardous driving conditions and numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Heavy Snow in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 17-FEB-22 10:00:00 to 17-FEB-22 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers measured 6 to 10 inches of snow across Tazewell County...including 9.5 inches in Pekin, 8.0 inches in Delavan, and 7.0 inches 1 mile east-northeast of Morton.  Falling and blowing snow led to hazardous driving conditions and numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Winter Weather in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 17-FEB-22 10:45:00 to 17-FEB-22 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers measured 3 to 6 inches of snow across the northern half of Champaign County...including 6.0 inches in Mahomet, 4.5 inches in Champaign, and 3.0 inches in Savoy.  Falling and blowing snow created hazardous travel conditions and resulted in a few traffic accidents around the area.

Winter Weather in KNOX, ILLINOIS
From 17-FEB-22 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-22 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers measured 3 to 5 inches of snow across Knox County...including 5.0 inches in Abingdon, 3.7 inches in Gilson, and 3.0 inches 1 mile west of Galesburg.  Falling and blowing snow created hazardous travel conditions and resulted in a few traffic accidents around the area.

Winter Weather in MARSHALL, ILLINOIS
From 17-FEB-22 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-22 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers measured 3 to 5 inches of snow across Marshall County...including 3.0 inches 1 mile northwest of Henry.  Falling and blowing snow created hazardous travel conditions and resulted in a few traffic accidents around the area.

Winter Weather in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 17-FEB-22 11:00:00 to 17-FEB-22 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers measured 3 to 5 inches of snow across Macon County...including 5.0 inches in Warrensburg, 4.5 inches in Decatur, and 4.0 inches in Oreana.  Falling and blowing snow created hazardous travel conditions and resulted in a few traffic accidents around the area.

Winter Weather in PIATT, ILLINOIS
From 17-FEB-22 10:30:00 to 17-FEB-22 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers measured 3 to 5 inches of snow across Piatt County...including 5.0 inches 2 miles north-northeast of Cisco.  Falling and blowing snow created hazardous travel conditions and resulted in a few traffic accidents around the area.

Winter Weather in SCOTT, ILLINOIS
From 17-FEB-22 08:30:00 to 17-FEB-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Weather observers measured 3 to 5 inches of snow across Scott County...including 5.0 inches in Winchester.  Falling and blowing snow created hazardous travel conditions and resulted in a few traffic accidents around the area.