Winter Weather Could Affect Weekend Travelers
Rain returns on Sunday morning, but sometime during the afternoon, a changeover to snow is expected.
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Rain returns on Sunday morning, but sometime during the afternoon, a changeover to snow is expected.
While snow has cleared out for most of the Chicago area, the far northern and western suburbs can expect flakes to continue falling through mid-afternoon.
Portions of the Chicago area are expected to see a light blanket of snow on Thursday.
Up to two inches of snow fell overnight in parts of the Chicago area, and the early arrival of winter might have people shivering, but many people seemed to be embracing the snow.
Chicagoland saw light flurries early Friday morning, with snow expected to last through the morning rush.
Chicago is bracing for possibly the first measurable snowfall of the season, and drivers could be in for a slippery commute Friday morning.
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A winter storm that hit portions of the Chicago area with more than 13 inches of snowfall tapered off Sunday afternoon, making way for dry, sunny conditions for much of the upcoming week.
The snow is creating travel headaches for people out flying in and out of Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.
The city's full fleet of 300 plows will be out all weekend.
Volunteers from throughout the city joined a shoveling brigade on Friday, helping clear walks and driveways for seniors on the city's South Side.
Friday was a snow day for many kids and adults alike, with most schools closed and plenty of people staying home from work due to the snowstorm, but that didn't mean it was a lazy start to the weekend.
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Metra is urging riders to give themselves extra time for Friday morning's commute because of the snow.
A winter storm warning now is set to expire at noon for most of the Chicago area, nine hours earlier than originally planned.
Roads are snow-packed throughout the Chicagoland area, treacherous in many spots.
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Dr. Brian Shortal of North Shore University Health System says as the amount of snow that falls increases, so do the health risks for some people.
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