January's Snowfall Was Nearly Non-Existent; What's In Store For February?
There was plenty of rain but only sixth-tenths of an inch of snow. The norm is 10.8 inches.
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There was plenty of rain but only sixth-tenths of an inch of snow. The norm is 10.8 inches.
Property owners can take comfort, but shouldn't lapse into negligence, now that the Illinois Supreme Court has clarified a 1979 state law protecting them from some slip-and-fall lawsuits.
The brutally cold weather is an invitation for most to stay indoors, but for some animals at Chicago's zoos the cold weather means good times.
Some of the harder hit communities in the area are in the north and northwest suburbs with snowfall totals of 4 inches or more.
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning on Saturday that remains in effect until midnight on Sunday night.
Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation's full fleet of snow plow drivers is now out clearing the city's main streets.
It may start to look more like the holidays on Sunday with the Chicago area expected to see snow.
It's November 29th and the Chicago area has still not yet received any measurable snowfall.
By snow, we mean rain that could turn solid as temperatures drop. Shovels probably not necessary yet. CBS Meteorologist Steve Baskerville reports.
Parts of the Chicago area, particularly Northwest Indiana, are feeling the brunt of a major winter storm that has cancelled more than 1,000 flights at the city's airports and could dump more than a foot of snow in some areas.
While patrolling the streets in Georgetown, Ky., a police officer came upon the most unlikely suspect.
Frigid cold temperatures on Saturday will be followed up by snow on Sunday for the Chicago area.
As Google tests self-driving vehicles on Bay Area roadways, Ford announced they are testing autonomous cars in snowy environments.
Icy roads and blowing snow created a big mess of many Chicago area roads this morning, making for a very rough morning for many commuters.
Monday's snow showers have given way to strong winds and frigid temperatures on Tuesday.
A winter storm is expected to dump two to four inches of snow on the Chicago area, with areas to the south and in northwest Indiana likely to get more.
The mild weather will come to an end for the Chicago area this weekend, as several inches of snow are possible Saturday night, followed by a blast of bitter cold on Sunday.
Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Aviation Department and FAA officials confirmed United Flight 1977 from Seattle slid off the end of Runway 27R into an overrun area after missing a turn to begin taxiing to the terminal. The airline said the plane never left the pavement, and stopped within an overrun area.
Valerie Dickson is rolling right along, delivering the mail. CBS 2's Vince Gerasole reports.
So far this season, there hasn't been much snow, certainly not enough for people whose livelihood depends on it.
A mix of snow and rain made for a messy morning commute in the Chicago area Wednesday morning, but in many areas, the snow melted as soon as it hit the ground, and milder temperatures later this week means what little that did stick won't stay for long.
The first snow storm of the season was a record breaker, with some areas getting over a foot of snow. The storm was the second biggest November storm in Chicago history.
The hardest hit areas are to the north and west of the city.
Depending on who you ask, Chicagoans are either ready and eager for the first significant snowfall of the season, or looking for a warm escape.
The winter storm looming off to the west of Chicago is one of those "it depends where you live" models.
