The weather service reports that Lake and McHenry counties saw the highest snowfall totals in the northern Illinois area during a two-day snow event this week, which led to many vehicle crashes. The National Weather Service (NWS) said Saturday that a clipper system brought periods of accumulating snow to northern Illinois starting Thursday evening and […]
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Snow leads to slick conditions, numerous crashes across Lake, McHenry counties
Snow led to slick conditions on roadways and resulted in numerous crashes reported across Lake and McHenry counties Thursday evening, authorities said. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a special weather statement for Lake and McHenry counties, along with other surrounding counties on Thursday. The NWS warned that three waves of winter weather were expected […]
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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 […]
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‘Powerful arctic’ cold front sweeping across Chicagoland area along with gusty snow showers
Forecasters say a powerful arctic cold front is sweeping across the Chicagoland area along with gusty snow showers Wednesday that could produce 50 mph winds. The National Weather Service (NWS) said Wednesday that the cold front will sweep across the area Wednesday afternoon with gusty snow showers and snow squalls in its wake. The timing window […]
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Weather service says gusty snow showers could impact commute in Chicagoland area
The National Weather Service says gusty snow showers are expected Wednesday afternoon and evening, followed by a sharp cold front, that could impact commuters. The National Weather Service (NWS) said Tuesday afternoon that scattered gusty snow showers and falling temperatures are expected Wednesday. The inclement weather is expected in the afternoon and evening behind a […]
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McHenry, Lake counties see highest snowfall out of Chicago area with 7 inches reported
Parts of McHenry and Lake counties reported seeing 7 inches of snowfall on Friday, the highest in the Chicagoland area. Bull Valley, which is near Woodstock, saw the most snowfall in the Chicago metropolitan area at 7.2 inches, according to National Weather Service (NWS) snowfall reports. Around 5 inches of snow was reported in Harvard, […]
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Numerous crashes reported amid winter storm warning as more than 6 inches of snow expected in McHenry County
Dozens of crashes, including one where a car drove into a creek, have been reported across Lake and McHenry counties Friday morning as winter storm warnings and advisories remain in effect. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter weather advisory Thursday for Lake, McHenry, Winnebago and Boone counties. The advisory for the counties went […]