Winter Storm Warning Issued For McHenry County

MCHENRY COUNTY, IL — A snowstorm that could dump more than eight inches of snow is expected to start early Friday in McHenry County.

A winter storm warning will take effect at 3 a.m. Friday in McHenry County and continue through noon Saturday. Heavy snow, strong winds and dangerous travel conditions are expected.

In addition to total snow accumulation surpassing 8 inches of snow, wind gusts of up to 45 mph are in the forecast. Weather officials have said the winter storm will make travel very difficult to impossible and areas where there is blowing snow, visibility could be significantly reduced.

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As of late Thursday afternoon, no McHenry County schoolshave announced closures on the Emergency Closing Center website. Check back to Patch.com for more updates.