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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
806 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

ILZ003-004-008-010-151115-
/O.CON.KLOT.WS.A.0002.260316T0300Z-260317T0000Z/
Winnebago-Boone-Ogle-Lee-
Including the cities of Rochelle, Belvidere, Byron, Dixon,
Rockford, and Oregon
806 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
  5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Boone, Lee, Ogle, and Winnebago Counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
  blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
  Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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- Izzi

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