Lincoln, Illinois – Snow and blowing snow continue across central Illinois Monday morning, reducing visibility and creating slick travel conditions.
According to the National Weather Service Central Illinois, light snow combined with gusty winds is lowering visibility to less than one mile at times across parts of the region. Forecasters say the snow and blowing snow are expected to continue through noon.
The weather service also warned that roadways remain very slick due to snow accumulation combined with frozen rain from overnight precipitation, which has created icy patches on untreated surfaces.
Drivers traveling Monday morning are urged to slow down, increase following distance and allow extra time to reach destinations. Transportation officials note that blowing snow can quickly reduce visibility, especially on open highways and rural roadways.
Radar imagery around 8:30 a.m. Monday showed widespread light snow stretching across much of central Illinois, including areas near Peoria, Bloomington, Springfield and Decatur.
Travel conditions may vary by location, but the combination of snow-covered roads, icy spots and brief visibility reductions could impact the morning commute across the region.
Students, delivery drivers and early-shift workers may experience slower travel times as road crews continue monitoring conditions.
Forecasters expect snowfall to gradually taper later in the day as the system moves east, though drivers should remain cautious on untreated roads through the morning hours.
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