Winter Weather: Michigan area schools move to e-learning
Betsy Kohn, director of communications of Michigan area schools, says schools moved to e-learning due to heavy snowfall.
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Betsy Kohn, director of communications of Michigan area schools, says schools moved to e-learning due to heavy snowfall.
With more extreme weather expected moving forward due to changes in our climate, home energy use in the event of winter weather must be acknowledged. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Chicagoans know how to handle frigid temperatures, but it’s not so certain that homes do. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The recent bout of winter weather is being blamed for more than 50 deaths, many caused by hypothermia and crashes on the road.
Staff made the tough decision to close when the temperature dropped to keep everyone safe, even knowing loneliness can stress out some animals.
On the National Mall in Washington, D.C., there was a snowball fight called the "Snow-penheimer," while back in Chicago, a viral challenge has people throwing frozen jeans that land standing on end.
An ice jam on the Kankakee River caused some major flooding for some residents nearly 50 miles southwest of Chicago. A flood warning was issued this week for residents who live near the river's edge in unincorporated Wilmington. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray had the story in Wilmington where locals are keeping a close eye on the ice jams.
"I've been here for over five hours at this point and I still have not gotten to charge my car."
Rev. Pam Magnuson says the winter storm warning forced the wedding she was to preside over to become a Zoom call instead.
The snowfall didn't seem to let up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago where Noel Brennan spoke with residents who were digging their way out.
Residents in Aurora, Ill. had to dig out about 6 inches of snow on Friday as a winter storm covered much of the Chicago area.
The snowfall didn't seem to let up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago where Noel Brennan spoke with residents who were digging their way out.
The Chicago area received several inches of snow and businesses in the western suburbs were left to power through. CBS 2's Sara Machi was there to talk to folks who took the opportunity to still get their car washed.
The snowfall didn't seem to let up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago where Noel Brennan spoke with residents who were digging their way out.
Acting Executive Director of OEMC Jose Tirado says they are working with departments and partners to help residents and migrants while monitoring weather conditions.
Between 6 and 12 inches is expected for the Chicago area followed by severe cold in the days to follow.
The Department of Streets and Sanitation has deployed over 200 plow trucks and salt spreaders across the city to help prevent hazardous roadways in neighborhoods, bridges, and overpasses.
CBS 2's Mugo Odigwe reported from the Mobile Weather Lab on Route 59 in Plainfield where roadways are covered in snow.
This week brought the first significant winter storm of the season. Snow fell steadily in the western suburbs and wouldn't let up for hours. CBS 2's Sara Machi went to Aurora to see how folks there were handling the weather.
This week brought the first significant winter storm of the season. Snow fell steadily in the western suburbs and wouldn't let up for hours. CBS 2's Sara Machi went to Aurora to see how folks there were handling the weather.
As Chicago prepares for its first winter storm of the season, hundreds of migrants will wait out the storm inside Chicago Transit Authority buses downtown. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza had story on the city's latest challenge amid the ongoing migrant crisis.
As Chicago prepares for its first winter storm of the season, hundreds of migrants will wait out the storm inside Chicago Transit Authority buses downtown. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza had story on the city's latest challenge amid the ongoing migrant crisis.
Along the eastern seaboard, winter arrived with force on Saturday. A storm dumped snow, returning with all the misery and joy it brings.
For New Year's Eve, freezing drizzle mixed with light snow this morning, changing to snow showers.
The winter session runs from January 8 to March 24.
