Mt. Auburn Fire and Rescue

01/28/2026

01/28/2026

Another day…..

It’s nasty out this AM.

01/28/2026

Daily wind chills will continue to bottom out well below zero during the overnight to early morning hours, through Sunday. Some moderation in the cold is forecast for early next week. Take precautions to stay safe!

01/28/2026

NEXT SYSTEM: Eyeballing Sunday/Monday for our next chance for some snow in the area. It's a diving clipper system which gives us a great deal of uncertainty on specific locations, but it's heading generally in our direction. Typically these clipper systems can bring a couple of inches of snow with them. We'll watch and see. Seems like it's late Sunday evening into Monday morning for timing, but that also is subject to change.

We do think there could be some chances for spotty snow flurries or brief snow showers Friday/Saturday in the area, with minimal impact.

01/25/2026

This is a friendly reminder that if you need us it’s going to take us a little longer to get to you! Most roads are treacherous! With more snow coming and the winds picking up will make it hard for the plows to keep up! Please stay home if at all possible! Shout out to Andrew for keeping up with the mess this morning!

01/25/2026

01/25/2026

Level 1 Snow Emergency

Sheriff Kettelkamp explained that during periods of severe weather conditions there is an increased burden on the 911 communications system as a result of vehicle crashes and medical calls. These incidents can result in a significantly reduced response times by first responders.

Due to the potential risks, it may be necessary to close roads throughout the county. Residents of Christian County are reminded of the Snow Emergency Level ordinance put into effect in 2014. The Ordinance for the Establishment of Snow Emergency Levels defines what a snow emergency means. There are three levelsin the ordinance:



Level 1: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads are also icy. Drive very cautiously and travel only if necessary. Drivers may be ticketed and vehicles may be towed if abandoned on the roads thereby hindering emergency operation.

Level 2: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow and may be icy. This means that only people with a real and important need to be out on the roads and streets should do so. Drivers may be ticketed and vehicles may be towed if abandoned on the roads thereby hindering emergency operation.

Level 3: All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be out during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel. Drivers may be ticketed and vehicles may be towed if abandoned on the roads thereby hindering emergencyoperation.

Sheriff Kettelkamp encourages residents to prepare for the weather conditions and recommends the following:

• Minimize travel as much as possible.
• Salt/treat your walkways now. Be cautious of black ice and walk slowly.
• Check on elderly or those with special needs and make sure they are adequately prepared.
• Have extra drinking water and food ready.
• Stay away from downed trees near power lines and be prepared for loss of electricity.
• Report any downed power lines and downed trees to the appropriate local agencies when possible, unless these pose an immediate threat to public safety.
• Stay informed and monitor the Sheriff’s App.,media outlets – maintain a battery powered radio, fully charged laptop or cell phone in order to stay informed of further weather developments.

01/25/2026

01/22/2026

Winter Storm Watch issued for our area until 1/25/26 .

01/22/2026

Go get your Bread and milk! It’s gonna be extremely cold! Round 1 of the snow will begin Saturday!! Please be safe and stay in! If you need a warm place to go please reach out to us!

Significant snowfall is targeting portions of southern and central Illinois this weekend (Jan 24-25). Here are some of our forecaster notes, as well as the latest probability of exceeding 4" of snow.

01/21/2026