Winter Storm — Fayette, Illinois

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

Event narrative

The storm began early on the 5th with a mix of snow and sleet falling through the morning. After a brief break in the afternoon, snow fell again in the evening. A total of 5 to 8 inches of snow and sleet fell across the county. Up to 0.5 inches of this fell in the form of sleet.

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 1223419. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.