Snow plow crews work to clear roads in Chicago's west, northwest suburbs
Roads in Elgin were clear as the evening rush began late Wednesday thanks to plow crews. Sara Machi reports.
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Roads in Elgin were clear as the evening rush began late Wednesday thanks to plow crews. Sara Machi reports.
The intensity of the snow varied throughout the day, but it had not tapered off as the afternoon rush began. Andrew Ramos reports.
In the Mobile Weather Lab, Noel Brennan saw the aftermath of a crash involving a sport-utility vehicle and a semi-trailer truck on the Tri-State Tollway.
In Highland Park, the snow was ruthless at times — coming down at such a rapid pace that it also hindered cleanup efforts. As Andrew Ramos reports, the snow also put a dent in foot traffic at some of the small businesses in town.
On the clock since 11 a.m., Kane County plow crews said the roads they saw in Elgin were clear, there were no accidents, and the snow was less than expected. Sara Machi reports.
Repeatedly in Lake Forest Wednesday, very light waves of snow would pick up significantly throughout day. Thus, as fast as crews went in to plow, the roads got blanketed again in a matter of minutes. Andrew Ramos reports.
A number of cars and semi-trailer tracks went off the road on north suburban expressways Wednesday. Noel Brennan reports from the Mobile Weather Lab.
A ground delay have been issued at Chicago O'Hare Airport for Wednesday afternoon amid an anticipated winter storm and the expected accumulating snow totals.
The Emergency Closing Center lists closures and delays for a number of area schools, businesses, daycare centers, and other organizations.
Widespread snowfall totaling 4 to 6 inches is expected through Wednesday, with isolated higher amounts along the North Shore.
With 6 or more includes expected to hit Waukegan during the day and rush hour Wednesday, it was all-hands-on-deck the night before.
With 6 or more includes expected to hit Waukegan during the day and rush hour Wednesday, it was all-hands-on-deck the night before. Marissa Sulek reports.
Aurora street maintenance crews said the snowstorm coming Wednesday is shaping up to be the biggest storm of the season.
Salt trucks are at the ready in Aurora as a snowstorm is set to sock the area Wednesday. Sara Machi reports.
Aurora sanitation crews said the snowstorm coming Wednesday is shaping up to be the biggest storm of the season. Sara Machi reports.
The most significant lake-effect snow is expected in Lake County, Illinois, with generally 3 to 5 inches of snow possible.
Michigan State Police said at least one person was critically hurt.
A strong burst of snow with heavy rates around 1 inch per hour is forecast beginning at 8 a.m.
The conditions shut down portions of major interstates like I-94 throughout the day. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Near-blizzard conditions are possible along the Indiana Lakeshore, with gusts up to 40 mph.
Tesla advises owners to keep the charge level above 20 percent during bitter cold weather.
Total accumulations of 1-3 inches are anticipated through the morning commute on Thursday, which could lead to slick travel conditions.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said the game will be played on Monday at 4:30 p.m.
The city got nearly 5 inches, while some far-reaching suburbs got as much as 13 inches.
The city got nearly 5 inches, while some far-reaching suburbs got as much as 11 inches.
