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NWS upgrades to winter weather advisory for Chicagoland area ahead of several inches of snow

The National Weather Service has upgraded to a winter storm advisory for a potential winter storm system that could bring several inches of snow to the Chicagoland area on Wednesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) initially issued a winter storm watch on Monday for Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, DuPage, Cook, Will, Kane, DeKalb, Ogle, Lee, […]

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NWS warns of freezing rain part of wintry mix possible Saturday in Chicagoland area

The National Weather Service says freezing rain is possible again in the Chicagoland area during a wintry mix system on Saturday that could cause icy conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) said wintry precipitation is expected in northern Illinois beginning Saturday morning. Lake and McHenry counties could see the precipitation starting from 10 a.m. to […]

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Winter weather advisory issued ahead of freezing rain expected in Chicagoland area

A winter weather advisory has been issued for the Chicagoland area ahead of freezing rain expected on Wednesday that could cause hazardous road conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter weather advisory Tuesday afternoon. The advisory will go into effect from 3 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday. The Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, […]

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Weather service warns of icy, wintry mix expected in northern Illinois on Wednesday

The National Weather Service is warning about an icy wintry mix expected in the Chicagoland area on Wednesday that could impact travel conditions. A cold front will quickly drop south Monday afternoon and bring an end to the mild conditions, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The weather service said there is concern for […]

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Warming centers open as dangerous wind chills of -30 degrees forecasted in Chicagoland area

Warming centers are open in Lake and McHenry counties as dangerous cold with wind chills up to -30 degrees were forecast on the 40th anniversary of Chicago’s coldest recorded temperatures. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued two cold weather advisories for northeast Illinois, one of which will expire at 12 p.m. Monday and the second […]

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‘Arctic cold’ bringing up to -30 degree wind chills moving into Chicagoland area

The National Weather Service is warning about “arctic cold” moving into the Chicagoland area that could bring up to -30-degree wind chills over the next few days. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook for northeast Illinois early Saturday morning. The outlook said an arctic cold air mass is moving in on […]

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Forecasters warn about three waves of wintry weather expected in northern Illinois

Forecasters say three waves of wintry weather, which will bring snow and slippery travel, are expected through Friday in the northern Illinois area. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a special weather statement for Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, Cook, Will, Kane, DeKalb, Ogle, DuPage and Kendall counties. The NWS said that three waves of winter […]