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...Winter Storm Slowly Winding Down...

.A powerful storm system will slowly wind down across the area
today. Light precipitation is forecast to slowly come to an end
this afternoon from west to east. An additional 1 to 2 inches of
snow is possible north of Interstate 80. Along the Interstate 80
corridor, around an inch of new snow is forecast along with
freezing drizzle. Farther south, along and south of a line from
Fairfield to Burlington to Galesburg precipitation will fall as
freezing drizzle. A light glaze of ice is possible on untreated
surfaces.

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow is expected with total snow
accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Isolated higher amounts are
possible mainly west of a line from Dubuque, IA to Belle
Plaine, IA.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Missouri, east central,
northeast and southeast Iowa and north central, northwest and
west central Illinois.

* WHEN...Through noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow, with rates near 1 inch
per hour, are expected through midnight along and south of I-
80 and through 3 AM to the north.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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