Station Name: Utica-Starved Rock L&D 6
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 459 feet

Nearest Address:
927 N 27th Rd
Utica, IL 61350
La Salle County

GPS Coordinates: 41.3242, -88.9858

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 10:19AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 10:19 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 8:30 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills of 15 below to 25 below zero will persist through Saturday morning.

Dress in several layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Check on older family, friends, and neighbors. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Wind Advisory issued January 21 at 4:42PM CST until January 22 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 4:42 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Livingston, La Salle, Grundy, and Kankakee Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...For the Wind Advisory, gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. For the Extreme Cold Watch, the dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 4:42PM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 4:42 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Livingston, La Salle, Grundy, and Kankakee Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...For the Wind Advisory, gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. For the Extreme Cold Watch, the dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Special Weather Statement issued January 21 at 2:39PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:39 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 8:00 PM

A strong Arctic front will move across the area this evening, accompanied by scattered to numerous snow showers. The most intense snow showers and localized snow squalls may briefly reduce visibility under one half mile at times and produce a quick half inch to locally one inch of snow accumulation. Westerly winds will gust as high as 40 mph, which may produce blowing snow and shallow drifting snow, especially on north to south roads in open, exposed areas. Motorists should be prepared to potentially encounter localized hazardous travel conditions this evening. Before driving, pay close attention to weather conditions and check updated road conditions. Take it slow and keep a safe following distance when on snow covered roads and during periods of poor visibility.

Wind Advisory issued January 21 at 11:24AM CST until January 22 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 11:24AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Wind Advisory issued January 21 at 4:35PM CST until January 22 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 4:35 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 12:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 mph or higher expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 27 below possible. * WHERE...Marshall, McLean, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, Woodford, Fulton, and Knox Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 4:35PM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 4:35 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 12:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 mph or higher expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 27 below possible. * WHERE...Marshall, McLean, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, Woodford, Fulton, and Knox Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 4:42PM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 4:42 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:45 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Special Weather Statement issued January 21 at 2:39PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:39 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 8:00 PM

A strong Arctic front will move across the area this evening, with a one to three hour period of strong westerly winds gusting up to 45 to 50 mph in the wake of the front. In addition, isolated to widely scattered snow showers may produce brief periods of reduced visibility. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south roads in open, exposed areas. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution when driving and be prepared to possibly encounter a few gusty snow showers. Secure outdoor objects.