Forecasters are warning about “impactful lake effect” snow that could bring a “prolonged period” of travel impacts on Friday and Saturday to the Chicagoland area. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook on Wednesday morning` for the northern Illinois area. The outlook covers the Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Lake, Cook, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, […]
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NWS issues winter weather advisory for Lake, Cook counties ahead of up to 7 inches of snow possible
A winter weather advisory has been issued for Lake County and Cook County ahead of up to seven inches of snow possible in parts of the Chicagoland area Saturday into Sunday. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter weather advisory early Saturday morning for Lake County, northern Cook County and central Cook County. The […]
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Schools closing, warming centers open in Chicagoland area ahead of dangerous cold bringing -40° wind chills
State officials are warning residents to prepare for a “multi-wave” winter storm with dangerous wind chills as low as -40° in the Chicagoland area as schools close Friday and warming centers open. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security said residents should prepare for a multi-wave winter storm and dangerously low temperatures […]
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NWS issues winter weather advisory ahead of up to 5 inches of snow possible in Lake, McHenry counties
The weather service has issued a winter weather advisory ahead of up to five inches of snow possible in Lake and McHenry counties Tuesday evening into Wednesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter weather advisory early Tuesday morning for Lake, McHenry and Boone counties. The advisory said snow accumulations between two and five […]
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Clipper system to bring more snow Sunday as arctic temperatures move into Chicagoland area
A clipper system will bring steady and fluffy snow to the Chicagoland area Sunday afternoon into the evening as an arctic front brings wind chills 20-25 degrees below zero. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook for northeast Illinois on Sunday morning. The outlook includes Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, Will, Cook, Ogle, […]
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NWS warns about accumulating snow, high winds in Chicagoland area that could impact morning commute
Forecasters are warning about another round of accumulating snow and high winds that will begin Thursday evening in the Chicagoland area and could impact the Friday morning commute. The National Weather Service (NWS) said Thursday that another round of accumulating snow is expected Thursday night. A brief burst of snow will occur Thursday evening, with […]
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NWS warns of ‘wind-whipped’ snow showers bringing accumulation, hazardous travel to Chicagoland area
Forecasters are warning about “wind-whipped” snow showers that could sharply reduce visibility and bring a few inches of snow to the Chicagoland area Saturday evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook on Saturday afternoon for the northern Illinois area. The outlook covers the Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Lake, Cook, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, […]
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Police warn residents in Lake and McHenry counties about scammers impersonating officers, demanding money
Police are warning residents in both Lake and McHenry counties to be alert after multiple reports of scammers impersonating officers while demanding money over the phone. The Lake Bluff Police Department said last week that they have taken multiple reports of scam phone calls in the village regarding the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Police officials […]
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Accumulating snow expected on New Year’s Eve in Chicago area as wind chills drop to around zero
Forecasters say accumulating snow will bring slippery travel conditions to the Chicago area on New Year’s Eve followed by wind chills dropping to around zero. The National Weather Service (NWS) said the weather for New Year’s Eve will be highlighted by accumulating light snow on Wednesday afternoon. The snow will be followed by cold conditions […]