Winthrop Harbor recorded 15 inches of snow, which officials say they “haven’t seen snow like this in years,” after intense lake effect snow hit eastern Lake County Sunday into Monday. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter storm warning for Lake County early Sunday afternoon that went into effect at 9 p.m. Sunday and […]
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Some parts of Lake County see almost foot of snow, resulting in vehicle crashes and school closures
Some parts of Lake County saw nearly a foot of snow Sunday into Monday morning with dangerous road conditions causing numerous vehicle crashes and school closures. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter storm warning for Lake County early Sunday afternoon that was in effect from 9 p.m. Sunday until 9 a.m. Monday. The […]
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Lake County upgraded to winter storm warning as NWS warns of possibility of nearly foot of snow
The National Weather Service has upgraded Lake County to a winter storm warning as they warn that parts of the county could see nearly a foot of snow Sunday into Monday. The National Weather Service (NWS) initially issued a winter storm watch for Lake County early Sunday morning, in effect from Sunday evening into Monday. […]
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NWS warns of ‘in excess’ of 12 inches of snow possible for Lake County as winter storm advisories issued in Chicago area
The National Weather Service says some parts of Lake County could see in excess of 12 inches of lake effect snow Sunday into Monday as winter storm advisories have been issued in the Chicago area. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter storm watch for Lake County in effect on Sunday evening into Monday. […]
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Winter storm brings as much as 12 to 13 inches of snow to Lake, McHenry counties
As much as 12 to 13 inches of snow was reported in Lake and McHenry counties after a winter storm swept through the area Friday, causing power outages, downed trees and hazardous conditions. As much as a foot of snow was reported Saturday morning in Long Lake, which is near Round Lake. Other areas in […]
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Winter storm warning in effect for Lake, McHenry counties as snow, high winds expected into Tuesday evening
Lake and McHenry counties remain under a winter storm warning as snowfall is expected to intensify with high wind gusts starting Tuesday afternoon. The two-round snow system arrived in Illinois on Monday and is expected to continue through late Tuesday evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter storm warning Tuesday morning for Lake, […]
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Winter weather advisory issued for Lake, McHenry counties ahead of two-round snow storm
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm advisory ahead of a two-round winter storm that could bring up to a foot of snow in some areas of northern Illinois. The National Weather Service (NWS) said the two-round snow system will arrive in Illinois on Monday. The NWS issued a winter weather advisory for […]
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Weather service says winter storm will hit Chicagoland area in two rounds, with some areas seeing up to 12 inches
The National Weather Service says a winter storm will bring two rounds of snow to the northern Illinois area this week with some areas possibly receiving up to a foot of snow in total. The National Weather Service (NWS) said the winter weather is set to begin in the region Monday evening. Residents should expect […]
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Illinois State Police urge public to stay off the roads, obey Scott’s Law during winter storm
The Illinois State Police are asking the public to stay off the roadways unless necessary during the severe winter storm expected to begin Thursday morning. The Illinois State Police (ISP) said those whose travel is necessary should allow enough time for travel and remain focused on the hazardous road conditions. Drivers should slow down and […]