Sub-zero wind chills for Chicago area Tuesday; improving temps later this week
Bitterly cold conditions are in place again Tuesday morning.
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Bitterly cold conditions are in place again Tuesday morning.
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.
Widespread snowfall totaling 4 to 6 inches is expected through Wednesday, with isolated higher amounts along the North Shore.
Widespread accumulating snow is expected in the late Wednesday morning and lasting through overnight into early Thursday morning.
We are in for messy weather ranging from drizzle to icing to some snow to the north.
The precip moves in after about 8 a.m. from the far southwest to the northeast. It'll be set up in the Chicago metro area after 10 a.m.
Friday morning will be breezy as wind chills start in the single digits.
Sidewalks and intersections remain a concern as layers of ice lead to slick and dangerous conditions.
Indiana State Police Sgt. Glen Fifield reported several overnight crashes on I-65 due to slick roadways.
Widespread freezing rain and drizzle are causing untreated roads, sidewalks, and driveways to become icy and slick.
In southwest suburban New Lenox Tuesday afternoon, IDOT trucks were lined up for inspection and cleaning, and crews were putting on the plows. Sara Machi reports.
In southwest suburban New Lenox Tuesday afternoon, IDOT trucks were lined up for inspection and cleaning, and crews were putting on the plows.
When it's winter in Chicago, even the river needs a plow. The city entrusts the experts at the Chicago Fire Department to take care of the ice.
Feels like conditions are ranging from 10 to 20 degrees below zero.
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It will be mostly sunny Wednesday with highs in the low 20s, with wind chills between 5 to 10 degrees.
Due to a northwesterly wind, wind chills will range from -5 to -15 degrees overnight throughout the start of Tuesday morning.
The Chicago area is expected to see 1 to 2 inches of snow.
Snowfall is expected to ramp up during the Friday morning rush.
Temperatures will struggle Saturday with highs in the upper 20s.
The polar vortex is aways around - it just normally stays near the North Pole. But when it descends into our area, get ready for really cold weather.
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