Station Name: FOX RIVER AT MILLER BRIDGE NEAR MCHENRY, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 728 feet

Nearest Address:
Charles J Miller Rd
McHenry, IL 60051
McHenry County

GPS Coordinates: 42.3233333, -88.2516667

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 9:27AM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 9:27 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...De Kalb, La Salle, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake IL, McHenry, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Additionally, the combination of snow and blowing snow will result in periods of reduced visibilities, which will make for hazardous travel at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 6:51PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 6:51 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...De Kalb and McHenry Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle.

Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 9:49AM CDT until March 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 9:49 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on west to east oriented roadways.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 6:51PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 6:51 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...La Salle, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 11:49AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 11:49 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine, Walworth, and Waukesha Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.