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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Chicagoland area sees first snowflakes of season Wednesday ahead of measurable snowfall
Forecasters say the Chicagoland area is seeing the first snowflakes of the season Wednesday evening ahead of measurable snowfall and high wind on Thursday. The National Weather Service (NWS) said the first snow of the season was expected late Wednesday into Thursday. Scattered to numerous snow showers are expected overnight. They may produce some light […]
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Line of thunderstorms to bring damaging winds, downpours across northern Illinois
A line of thunderstorms will sweep through northern Illinois this evening, with weather officials warning that it will bring damaging winds, heavy downpours and possibly localized flash floods. The squall line will move in a southeasterly direction and is expected to begin impacting northern Illinois at 5 p.m. this evening, according to the National Weather […]
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Thunderstorm watch issued for Lake and McHenry counties until 8 p.m. Sunday
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Lake and McHenry counties until 8 p.m. Sunday. The storms are capable of producing tornadoes, isolated hail up to ping-pong sized, and damaging winds with gusts up to 70mph, weather officials said. The severe thunderstorm watch is for Lake, McHenry, and various other northern […]
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Poor air quality, storms, torrential downpours and humid temps expected to hit the area starting Father’s Day Sunday
Air quality issues, potential torrential downpours, and hot muggy weather are lined up for people in Lake and McHenry counties starting Father’s Day Sunday and lasting through the week. People with breathing issues are urged to take precautions Sunday and Monday as the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency declared Sunday a poor air quality day for […]