Chicago Weather: Heavy Snow Blanketing City And Suburbs, Making For Treacherous Travel Overnight
CBS Chicago 1/31/2021 Syndicated Local – CBS Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) The snow has been falling steadily for the past few hours, and it’s quickly starting to pile up.
CBS 2’s Steven Graves has been monitoring the storm in the Mobile Weather Lab, driving all across the suburbs, where snow has gradually piled up and visibility has gotten worse.
At least an inch of snow was on the ground by 9 p.m. in much of the northern suburbs, with higher totals to the south and west, as the storm system moves to the northeast
Heavy Snow Creating Difficult Travel Conditions In Chicago Area
CBS Chicago 1/31/2021 Syndicated Local – CBS Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) Whether driving or walking, the heavy snowfall in the Chicago area will likely be a significant challenge for those looking to get out Sunday as the snow keeps falling.
Thick snow covered the area overnight, and the City of Chicago had around 300 salt spreaders and plows out clearing main roads. When that is complete they will move on to residential streets. Meanwhile, the Illinois Department of Transportation had more than 1,800 trucks and equipment out tackling the roads.
Snow still falling in Lincoln Park.