ESDA Marion County Illinois

01/20/2026

⚠️ SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM POSSIBLE SATURDAY-SUNDAY ⚠️

Along and south of I-64, a somewhat significant snowfall event remains on the table. With lots of cold air to work with, snowfall ratios will be quite high. Potentially as high as 25:1. This means that it will be able to pile up fast. The big question is the track of the system, and the strength of the high pressure system to the north. If the track shifts north, and the high pressure is weaker then we could be looking at somewhat significant snowfall amounts. Better chances the further south you are in the area regardless. If you’re along I-70 chances are low. If you’re along the Ohio River chances are fairly high. Details like totals and exact location won’t be known until Wednesday night or Thursday. Stay tuned!

01/20/2026

😅 FRIENDLY REMINDER that panic buying bread, milk and toilet paper isn’t preparing for a potential winter storm. 🍞🥛🧻🚫

01/16/2026

Scattered showers are expected to develop across northeast Missouri and west central Illinois this afternoon and spread southeast into this evening. Precipitation is expected to initially be rain, but turn to snow as an Arctic cold front moves southeast through the area along with the showers. Widespread impacts to travel are not expected. However, there may be brief bursts of heavier snow with gusty winds in these showers resulting in reduced visibilities, isolated accumulations up to ½ inch, and slick spots on area roads.

01/16/2026

An arctic front will bring a round of mainly light snow with brief pockets of moderate snowfall at times. These pockets of relatively heavier snowfall will lead to visibility around 1/2 mile and quick, minor accumulations around 1/2" in affected locations. Travel may become slick in heavier snowfall, especially on bridges, overpasses, and other elevated surfaces.

12/29/2025

12/29/2025

🥶 FROM 70 DEGREES TO NEGATIVE WIND CHILLS—

Jeez. What a difference 24 hours makes. Wind chills in the negatives by 7 am tomorrow morning after several days in the 60s/70s! 30-40 mph wind gusts are likely out of the northwest during the early AM. 🌬️

12/29/2025

12/10/2025

Marion County Board Chair Steve Whritenour expects a merger of the Marion County, Salem, and Centralia Emergen...

12/10/2025

Another storm system will bring snow to the area on Monday night. Parts of northeast Missouri into west central Illinois may see a brief period of moderate to heavy snow that could affect Monday evenings commute. Check weather.gov for the latest forecast and prepare for wintry travel conditions.

12/10/2025

A wind advisory is in effect for much of the area late tonight through Wednesday morning as northwest winds will gust up to 50 mph. Make sure to secure loose outdoor objects including decorations and give high profile vehicles extra room.

12/10/2025

Wind chills will be as low as -50 DEGREES on Sunday in the Midwest 🥶

12/10/2025

☃️ 🔺 SNOW CHANCES INCREASING THURSDAY DEC 11TH—

Areas like Effingham, Newton, Olney, Robinson, Marshall, Fairfield, Mt. Carmel, Lawrenceville, Flora, Salem, Vandalia will have a pretty solid chance at some light to moderate snow on Thursday. A dusting to a few inches is possible and we will have a better idea for accumulation tomorrow! Stay tuned.