Another round of accumulating snow arrives in Chicago Friday night
Snow increases by 6 p.m., with widespread snow of 1-3" accumulation and messy travel conditions for the evening commute.
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Snow increases by 6 p.m., with widespread snow of 1-3" accumulation and messy travel conditions for the evening commute.
Snow plow crews in Addison just finished cleanup on one storm, and now another is coming on Friday. Sara Machi reports.
Charlie De Mar met some people who were enjoying the snow in Chicago Wednesday night.
There was a lull in the snow just int time for the evening rush, but the snow later picked up again. Jermont Terry talked with some motorists, including some who were headed to the Bulls game at the United Center.
Close to 4 inches of snow hit Gurnee by rush hour Wednesday, and plow crews were also out working ahead of the Thursday morning rush in Waukegan. Marissa Sulek reports.
The Bartlett resort said they'll make snow any time it's cold enough because they haven't had a full snow season in years. On Wednesday, Villa Olivia was making snow as real snow came down. Sara Machi reports.
In Lake Forest, 10 plows were on the ground at 6 p.m. with more crews expected to hit the streets later in the evening. Andrew Ramos reports.
From the Mobile Weather Lab, Noel Brennan came across an accident involving a car and a semi-trailer truck on the Tri-State Tollway amid the snow.
Roads in Elgin were clear as the evening rush began late Wednesday thanks to plow crews. Sara Machi reports.
The intensity of the snow varied throughout the day, but it had not tapered off as the afternoon rush began. Andrew Ramos reports.
In the Mobile Weather Lab, Noel Brennan saw the aftermath of a crash involving a sport-utility vehicle and a semi-trailer truck on the Tri-State Tollway.
Repeatedly in Lake Forest Wednesday, very light waves of snow would pick up significantly throughout day. Thus, as fast as crews went in to plow, the roads got blanketed again in a matter of minutes.
In Highland Park, the snow was ruthless at times — coming down at such a rapid pace that it also hindered cleanup efforts. As Andrew Ramos reports, the snow also put a dent in foot traffic at some of the small businesses in town.
On the clock since 11 a.m., Kane County plow crews said the roads they saw in Elgin were clear, there were no accidents, and the snow was less than expected. Sara Machi reports.
Repeatedly in Lake Forest Wednesday, very light waves of snow would pick up significantly throughout day. Thus, as fast as crews went in to plow, the roads got blanketed again in a matter of minutes. Andrew Ramos reports.
A number of cars and semi-trailer tracks went off the road on north suburban expressways Wednesday. Noel Brennan reports from the Mobile Weather Lab.
A ground delay have been issued at Chicago O'Hare Airport for Wednesday afternoon amid an anticipated winter storm and the expected accumulating snow totals.
Snowfall reports as of 9 p.m. range from 1.5" to 4".
With 6 or more includes expected to hit Waukegan during the day and rush hour Wednesday, it was all-hands-on-deck the night before.
With 6 or more includes expected to hit Waukegan during the day and rush hour Wednesday, it was all-hands-on-deck the night before. Marissa Sulek reports.
Salt trucks are at the ready in Aurora as a snowstorm is set to sock the area Wednesday. Sara Machi reports.
Aurora sanitation crews said the snowstorm coming Wednesday is shaping up to be the biggest storm of the season. Sara Machi reports.
The Emergency Closing Center lists closures and delays for a number of area schools, businesses, daycare centers, and other organizations.
Aurora street maintenance crews said the snowstorm coming Wednesday is shaping up to be the biggest storm of the season.
Widespread snowfall totaling 4 to 6 inches is expected through Wednesday, with isolated higher amounts along the North Shore.
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