The National Weather Service says Lake and McHenry counties have a high potential for travel impacts due to a burst of snow expected Friday evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a special weather statement Friday morning for Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, Ogle, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage and Cook counties. A band of snow is expected […]
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Lake, McHenry counties among areas with highest snowfall during Wednesday winter weather
The weather service released snowfall totals for Wednesday and said Lake and McHenry counties saw the highest amount, as emergency crews continued responding to weather-related crashes Thursday. The National Weather Service (NWS) released snowfall data on Thursday morning showing McHenry County and Boone County had the highest snowfall in the Chicagoland area. 5 inches of […]
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Snowfall causes reduced visibility in Lake County, crash that shut down I-94 near Wadsworth
Snow caused low visibility and covered the roadways in Lake County Wednesday afternoon, with numerous crashes on Interstate 94, including one that shut down the interstate near Wadsworth. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter storm advisory for Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, DuPage, Cook, Will, Kane, DeKalb, Ogle, Lee, LaSalle, Kendall, Grundy and Livingston […]
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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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Winter storm system could bring 6+ inches of snow to Chicagoland area, NWS says
The National Weather Service says a potential winter storm system could bring six inches or more of snow to the Chicagoland area on Wednesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter storm watch on Monday that will go into effect on Wednesday for Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, DuPage, Cook, Will, Kane, DeKalb, Ogle, Lee, […]
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Winter weather advisory issued for freezing rain for second time in week in Chicagoland area
A winter weather advisory has been issued for the second time in a week due to freezing rain that could impact the Chicagoland area on Saturday and cause icy conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter weather advisory on Saturday morning for northern Illinois. The advisory will go into effect at 11 a.m. […]
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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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NWS warns of freezing rain during Wednesday evening commute in Lake, McHenry counties
The National Weather Service says freezing rain will bring icy conditions beginning around 5 p.m. Wednesday in Lake and McHenry counties and continuing through the night. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter weather advisory, which is in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday. The Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, Cook, DuPage, DeKalb, Kane, Ogle and […]
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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, […]