Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Peoria Illinois Issued by the National Weather Service

Monday, April 23, 2012

Spring Nor'easter

A winter-like Nor'easter continues to charge up the east coast today, bringing the potential for heavy, wet snow and other hazards. A strong low pressure center will slowly move northeast today and tomorrow. So far, most of the precipitation has fallen as moderate to heavy rain.


However, as moisture and cooler air wrap around the low, rain will switch to freezing rain and snow. Lake Enhanced Snow is also a possibility into Tuesday morning as winds switch out of the northwest. Snowfall totals are expected to be heaviest in the higher elevations, where isolated totals upwards of 15" are possible.


The snow will be heavy and wet, which could easily break power lines and tree limbs. Also, strong winds will limit visibilities to less than a quarter mile at times. If you plan on traveling to these areas, prepare for delays. WINTER STORM WARNINGS and WINTER WEATHER ADVISORIES are in effect for much of the area into Tuesday morning.


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