Heavy Snow in Effingham, Illinois
Heavy Snow December 30, 1997 · Effingham, Illinois
The wider storm
About a 70 mile wide band of heavy snow, southwest of a Galesburg to Springfield to Effingham line, occurred. Snow amounts ranged from 3 to 6 inches with the heaviest occurring in a line from Rushville to south of Springfield. Numerous traffic accidents were reported resulting from slick roadways. 3 deaths were attributed to the slippery roads as they lost control of their vehicles. Otherwise no other serious injuries were reported.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5625053. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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