Winter Storm — Jersey, Illinois

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

Event narrative

The storm began early on the 5th with snow falling through the morning. Snowfall rates exceeded 1 inch per hour for a few hours around midday. After a brief break in the afternoon, snow fell again in the evening. A total of 8 to 14 inches of snow fell across the county. Jerseyville reported 14.2 inches.

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 1223420. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.