Winter Storm in Ogle, Illinois

A strong winter storm moved across northern Illinois on December 11th and 12th, producing snowfall totals generally in the 1 to 3 inch range. As the storm moved east, very strong winds developed causing whiteout and near blizzard conditions in open areas. Winds were frequently gusting between 45 mph and 55 mph which also blew down tree limbs and power lines.

Hundreds of accidents, spin outs and vehicles in ditches were reported across the area. A 19 year old man was killed in a two car head-on accident on Route 26 north of Forreston in Ogle County on December 11th. Multiple crashes involving at least 14 cars near Hampshire in Kane County sent five people to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A car flipped over in Woodstock and its three occupants were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.