There is a chance of some winter weather hitting the Central Illinois area on New Year’s. This weather could leave some driver’s stuck in the middle of nowhere.

Mike Crews Christian County Emergency Manager says that if you are stuck there are some things you can do to keep yourself safe.

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Many Southern Illinois counties already received snow last week, after a very mild winter last year.