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- The Chicago area is about to be hit with several blasts of wintry weather, and several factors could make Tuesday’s storm particularly hazardous for travel. “Plan for much longer commute times. Consider postponing travel if you have flexibility,” the National Weather Service said in a statement.
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Jan 11, 2024 · According to winter storm warnings issued by the National Weather Service, some parts of the area could see eight or more inches of snow Friday and into Saturday, with wind gusts in excess of 50...
Jan 8, 2024 · Winter weather advisories are currently in effect for the entire Chicago area, with a winter storm watch also issued for McHenry and DeKalb counties. Those two counties could see the worst...
- 4:59 A.M.: Round 1 of Storm System Has Ended as Snowfall Totals Updated
- 3:21 A.M.: Chicago Deploys Salt Trucks to Respond to Winter Storm
- 2:40 A.M.: Winter Storm Warning Changes Issued For Chicago-Area Counties
- 10:10 P.M.: Rain Moves Through The Chicago Area, with Flooding Expected
- 6:53 P.M.: More Schools Move to Remote Learning Ahead of Storm
- 6:14 P.M.: How Much Snow Could Chicago Area See Thursday?
- M. Chicago's OEMC Warns of 'Severe Winter Weather'
- 4:50 P.M.: Latest Snow Total Projections
- 3:50 P.M. IDOT Warns of 'Hazardous Travel' Across Illinois During Winter Storm
Round one of the winter storm system has ended with less freezing rain than expected, according to the NBC 5 Storm Team. For some areas, snowfall totals have dropped. Here's the latest:
Chicago's Department of Streets and Sanitation deployed 211 salt spreaders early Thursday morning in response to a winter system to combat anticipated freezing rain, sleet and wet snow. City officials said the department will continue to monitor weather and ground conditions and will adjust snow and ice resources, if necessary. Residents were urged...
A winter storm warning was issued for De Kalb County Thursday and goes into effect from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. From 8 am until 11 p.m. Thursday, a winter storm warning will be in effect for La Porte County in Indiana. The National Weather Service warned of "heavy mixed precipitation" with snow totals of 3-to-6 inches in De Kalb and 5-to-9 inches in ...
According to the National Weather Service, rain has begun to move across the area Wednesday night and is expected to cause some flooding in "low-lying areas."
Many schools across the area are moving to e-learning on Thursday, including numerous school districts in Kankakee County. The area is expecting to see between 9-to-12 inches of snow during Thursday's storm, and school districts in Kankakee, Manteno, Bourbonnais and Momence have already announecd that they will switch to remote learning on Thursday...
As a winter storm approaches the Chicago area, snowfall projections are being dialed in as the track of that system begins to take shape. The NBC 5 Storm Team uses two different models to project the amount of snow that will fall during the storm, with the High-Resolution Rapid Refresh model (HRRR) and the High-Resolution North American model (NAM)...
Chicago officials urged resident to "take the necessary steps to be prepared for possible lakeshore flooding and dangerous conditions near the lakefront due to large battering waves, heavy rain, high winds, and snow accumulation for the Chicago area." With numerous weather alerts set to take effect across the area, officials warned that travel will...
As a winter storm approaches the Chicago area, snowfall projections are being dialed in as the track of that system begins to take shape. The NBC 5 Storm Team uses two different models to project the amount of snow that will fall during the storm, with the High-Resolution Rapid Refresh model (HRRR) and the High-Resolution North American model (NAM)...
Illinois transportation officials are warning drivers about hazardous conditions expected on roadways across the state as a winter system makes its way through Wednesday night and into Thursday. The Illinois Department of Transportation said a "major storm" is expected to bring heavy rains, flooding, double-digit snowfalls, ice and high winds, all ...
Dec 23, 2022 · Arrival time of hazardous travel conditions today: Arctic front will sweep across the area from late AM thru early aftn from west to east, with accumulating snow, plummeting temps & gusty winds. A flash freeze may cause ice covered roads, topped by the snow.
- Patty Wetli
Dec 22, 2022 · With snow falling and temperatures dropping drastically, Chicago steeled itself against winter’s first major blast Thursday, as a storm affecting much of the country disrupted travel, upended...
Feb 21, 2023 · The storm is expected to reach Chicago around midday Wednesday, where possible freezing rain and thunderstorms are expected. Power outages may occur as a result, according to AccuWeather ...
According to WGN Meteorologist Tom Skilling, multiple storm systems are likely to impact Chicago in the days ahead, followed by a decidedly colder pattern with arctic air arriving over the coming...
