Fri-Sat, Dec 10-11th Winter Storm Potential

(9:00PM - 12/7/21) A storm system is expected to move through the region on Friday and Saturday. This storm system has the potential to bring severe t'storms, windy conditions and a bit of snow to portions of the state.

​Summary...
​Over the past several days model guidance has been honing in on the potential for a winter storm to affect the state and region, Friday and Saturday. While there is still a bit uncertainty regarding track and strength of this storm system, it is looking likely that there will be varying weather impacts across portions of the state.

What we know...
-A storm system will move through the region Friday and Saturday.
-A severe t'storm threat will exist across portions of Central and Southern Illinois, Friday afternoon into Saturday morning.
-A snowstorm is expected north of the state, across portions of the Midwest.
-A bit of backside snow is possible across portions of Northern Illinois Saturday morning, but this appears minor at this time.

What we don't know...
-The exact track and strength of the storm system.
-The severity and exact location of the severe t'storm threat.

JP