UPDATE 8:30 A.M. – I-57 has been reopened, according to Illinois State Police. Official measurements from last night’s storm have not been yet released by the National Weather Service due to strong winds.

We really appreciate all of the snowfall reports everyone has submitted! Trying to measure this snow with the strong winds is not easy. Just try to take several different measurements, that aren’t in drifts or bare spots, and average them together. #kywx #tristatewx #ilwx #mowx

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— NWS Paducah (@NWSPaducah) January 20, 2019

“Lingering hazards from Saturday’s winter storm include impaired travel, bitterly cold temperatures and even blowing snow in some locations,” the National Weather Service announced in a warning Sunday. “Travel this morning is not recommended.”

I-57 from Marion to Mt. Vernon was closed late Saturday evening due to icy conditions and multiple accidents. Strong winds continue in Carbondale.

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Brittany May, of Carterville, pushes her mother's stuck car while her, mother Valarie May, attempts to get to their home, Jan. 19, 2019, in Carterville, Illinois, after the first major winter storm of the year to hit the region.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available. 

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