A winter storm warning has been issued and forecasters say five to eight inches of snow are possible along with high winds in Lake and McHenry counties Saturday. The National Weather Service (NWS) initially issued a winter weather advisory Friday morning. The weather service upgraded the advisory to a winter storm warning Friday afternoon. The […]
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Snowfall brings slick road conditions, emergency crews respond to crashes in Lake and McHenry counties
Emergency crews have been busy responding to vehicle crashes in Lake and McHenry counties as the area remains under a winter storm warning through this evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the winter storm warning Wednesday for Lake, McHenry, Winnebago, Boone, and Ogle counties. The alert warned about heavy snow and brief periods of […]
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Lake and McHenry counties see highest snowfall in Chicago area; 8 inches reported in Woodstock
The National Weather Service has released snowfall totals following Saturday’s winter storm and said Lake and McHenry counties saw the most snow out of the Chicago area. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter weather warning for Lake and McHenry counties Saturday afternoon. The alert said accumulating snow and hazardous travel were expected for […]
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Lake and McHenry counties upgraded to winter storm warning as Saturday snowfall could bring 7 inches of snow
The National Weather Service has upgraded Lake and McHenry counties to a winter storm warning and said seven inches of snow is possible in the area Saturday. The National Weather Service (NWS) initially issued a winter weather advisory Friday afternoon and it went into effect at 9 a.m. Saturday. The alert said accumulating snow and […]
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National Weather Service releases snowfall totals for Lake and McHenry counties
After a winter storm brought snow and high winds Saturday, the National Weather Service has published snowfall levels recorded in Lake and McHenry counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) called for 4-6 inches in most places and projected 5-8 in some areas of Lake County. The following snowfall reports are from weather stations that send […]
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Snowfall to continue into evening as blowing winds make roads hazardous in Lake, McHenry counties
Vehicle crashes are being reported in Lake and McHenry counties as snowfall and blustery winds will continue into the evening hours Saturday. The National Weather Service (NWS) said the warning, which went into effect on Saturday at noon, will remain in effect until 6 a.m. Sunday. The warning is in effect for Lake, McHenry, DuPage, […]
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NWS issues winter storm warning for New Year’s Day snowstorm that will bring ‘swath’ of snow to northern Illinois
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the northern Illinois area as 4-9 inches of snow is expected on New Year’s Day along with high winds. The National Weather Service (NWS) said the warning will go into effect Saturday at noon and end at 6 a.m. Sunday. The warning will be […]