A major winter storm disrupts travel
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Photographs from state traffic cameras show widespread wreckage, with many vehicles scattered across and off the highway.
A more significant winter storm is expected Tuesday, which could produce widespread snowfall across the state.
The Illinois High School Association football state championships scheduled for Saturday have been postponed, as Illinois State University is closing its campus due to heavy snow in the forecast.
On Saturday at 2:13 p.m. EST the National Weather Service issued an updated winter storm warning valid from 7 p.m. EST until Sunday 1 p.m. EST for Presque Isle and Alpena counties.
Precipitation may begin as a mix of wet snow and rain across inland areas Sunday morning before transitioning to all rain by afternoon as temperatures rise. The Jersey Shore should see high temperatures in the low to mid 50s, while inland locations remain in the 40s.
The city said that although the Electric Christmas Parade is a much-anticipated event every year, they had to make the tough decision to cancel for safety reasons.
On Saturday at 2:13 p.m. EST the National Weather Service issued an updated winter storm warning valid from 4 p.m. EST until Sunday 1 p.m. EST for Alcona, Ogemaw, Iosco, Gladwin and Arenac counties.
A winter storm could bring 8 to 12 inches of snow to southern Wisconsin. For those without shelter, there are six warming centers across the city.