Winter Storm — Monroe, Illinois

2025-01-05 to 2025-01-06 · Monroe, Illinois

Event narrative

A mix of freezing rain and sleet fell through the morning of the 5th. After a brief break in the afternoon, snow fell in the evening. A total of 3 to 6 inches of snow and sleet fell across the county. About 1 to 2 inches of this fell in the form of sleet along with up to one quarter of an inch of freezing rain.

Wider weather episode

A potent winter storm brought a mix of wintry precipitation to much of Illinois. A mix of sleet and snow fell, accumulating to several inches. The wintry weather caused significant travel impacts.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1223412. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.