Station Name: DES PLAINES RIVER IN LOCK CHANNEL AT ROCKDALE, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 512 feet / 156 meters

Nearest Address:
Channahon Road
Rockdale, IL 60436
Will County

GPS Coordinates: 41.5, -88.1069444

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued November 9 at 9:16PM CST until November 10 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon November 10, 2025, 3:16 AM
Expires: Mon November 10, 2025, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous to nearly nearly impossible travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow expected. Snow rates in excess of 3 inches per hour accompanied by northerly winds gusting to over 30 mph resulting in blowing and drifting snow. Total snow accumulations will vary considerably across the county ranging from 2 to 4 inches in the lesser hit areas to locally 5 to 10 inches in the hardest hit areas with isolated higher totals possible. * WHERE...Central Cook, Eastern Will, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Snow rates in excess of 3 inches per hour will cripple travel, including during the Monday morning commute in some areas. Strong northerly wind gusts in excess of 30 mph will lead to greatly reduced visibility, especially near the Lake Michigan shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. Snow totals in the Winter Storm Warning area may vary considerably from one location to the next.

Persons should consider delaying all travel while and where the lake effect snow is ongoing.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 9 at 9:16PM CST until November 10 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon November 10, 2025, 3:16 AM
Expires: Mon November 10, 2025, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...Slippery travel conditions due to lake effect snow expected. Snow rates of up to an inch per hour and total snow accumulations ranging from 1 to 3 inches in the lesser hit areas to 3 to 6 inches expected in the hardest hit areas. * WHERE...DuPage, Northern Will, and Southern Will Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. The highest snow accumulations are expected east of Interstate 355 and especially toward Cook County.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 10 at 4:49AM CST until November 10 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon November 10, 2025, 10:49 AM
Expires: Mon November 10, 2025, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Slippery travel conditions due to lake effect snow expected. Up to 1 inch of additional snow with storm total snowfall of 1 to 3 inches expected. * WHERE...DuPage, Northern Will, and Southern Will Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

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 Storm Warning issued November 10 at 4:49AM CST until November 10 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon November 10, 2025, 10:49 AM
Expires: Mon November 10, 2025, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Slippery travel conditions due to lake effect snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to 1 inch with localized snow totals of 4 to 8 inches expected. * WHERE...Eastern Will, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 10 at 4:49AM CST until November 10 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon November 10, 2025, 10:49 AM
Expires: Mon November 10, 2025, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Slippery travel conditions due to lake effect snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches with storm total snowfall of 2 to 4 inches expected. * WHERE...Central Cook County. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional snow is expected later this morning as a lake effect snow band currently in Wisconsin moves southward.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 9 at 9:16PM CST until November 10 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon November 10, 2025, 3:16 AM
Expires: Mon November 10, 2025, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to lake effect snow expected. Snow rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour and localized snow accumulations ranging from 1 to 4 inches over lesser hit portions of the county to locally 4 to 8 inches expected in the hardest hit areas. * WHERE...Kankakee County. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Untreated roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may will become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. Snow totals in the Winter Storm Warning area may vary considerably from one location to the next, with the highest totals expected near and east of Interstate 57.

Persons should consider delaying travel while and where the lake effect snow is ongoing.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 10 at 4:49AM CST until November 10 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon November 10, 2025, 10:49 AM
Expires: Mon November 10, 2025, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to lake effect snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches with total snow accumulations of 10 to 14 inches near and east of Interstate 57 expected. * WHERE...Kankakee County. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 9 at 9:16PM CST until November 10 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon November 10, 2025, 3:16 AM
Expires: Mon November 10, 2025, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous to nearly impossible travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow expected. Snow rates in excess of 3 inches per hour accompanied by northerly winds gusting over 30 mph causing blowing and drifting snow. Total snow accumulations will vary considerably across the Lake and Porter Counties, ranging from 6 inches to locally over a foot near the lake to 2 to 5 inches near the Kankakee River. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Snow rates in excess of 3 inches per hour will cripple travel. Strong northerly wind gusts in excess of 30 mph will lead to greatly reduced visibility, especially near the Lake Michigan shoreline. Periods of thundersnow will occur, as well. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may be breaks between periods of lake effect snow. Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. Snow totals in the Winter Storm Warning area may vary considerably from one location to the next.

Persons should consider delaying all travel while and where the lake effect snow is ongoing, including on Interstates 80, 90, and 94.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 10 at 4:49AM CST until November 10 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon November 10, 2025, 10:49 AM
Expires: Mon November 10, 2025, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to lake effect snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with storm total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Persons should consider delaying all travel while and where the lake effect snow is ongoing, including on Interstates 80, 90, and 94.