NWS: Snow, ice expected into Thursday

Posted on February 5, 2020
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Updated road condition can be found at gettingaroundillinois.com. (Photo Pixabay)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – Winter weather is expected to hit most of the area starting Wednesday afternoon and into Thursday.

The National Weather Service has issued winter weather advisory that goes into effect at noon Wednesday and lasts until noon Thursday for our entire listening area.

Heart of Illinios ABC Meteorologist Joe Puma says snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches is possible.

A snow parking ban will go into effect on all streets in Normal starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday and will remain in effect until further notice. When a parking ban is activated, no parked cars are permitted on any streets in Normal. Cars must be moved off the streets to a driveway, garage or parking lot. Normal Police may ticket vehicles parked on the street.

Also due to the snow, the Village of Mackinaw and the Village of Danvers has issued a parking ban from noon Wednesday until noon Thursday.

The weather service says plan on slippery road conditions, especially during Wednesday evening’s commute. Updated road conditions are available at gettingaroundIllinois.com.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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