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CHICAGO (CBS) —Just days after the first big winter storm of the season blanketed the Chicago area with as much as 8 inches of snow, another storm system could bring even more snow this weekend.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 6 p.m. Sunday. Some parts of the Chicago area could get as much as 10 inches of snow this weekend.
4:22 p.m. CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist reports Peotone and Oak Park have now exceeded the one-foot mark for snow accumulation.
Peotone & Oak Part hit a FOOT of snow. Still snowing! @cbschicago #RealTimeWeather KLOT – Super-Res Reflectivity Tilt 1 4:12 PM CST #ilwx pic.twitter.com/YeGzwpDyIo
— Mary Kay Kleist (@MaryKayKleist) January 31, 2021
2:43 p.m. The area has seen impressive snow totals from this event, with some areas flirting with a foot. As of just before 2 p.m., Plainfield and Peotone were reporting 11.2 inches, Romeoville and Tinley Park 10 inches, Crown Point and Joliet 9.5 inches, and Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood 9.4 inches, CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist reported.
1 p.m. As of 1 p.m. Sunday, 146 flights had been canceled at O’Hare International Airport and 63 had been canceled at Midway International Airport.
8:40 a.m. Sunday A winter storm warning is still in effect for the Chicago area until 6 p.m. The system’s snow has lightened in intensity since Saturday but will continue to bring moderate to heavy snow at times.
The Illinois Department of Transportation offered some tips for those who do have to go out: Dial *999 in the Chicago area for assistance in case of emergency and remain inside your vehicle if you are involved in a crash.
However, it is suggested to stay off the roads unless completely necessary.
10:25 p.m. CBS 2 Meteorologist Tim McGill reports several more inches of snow are possible overnight, with 5 to 10 inches possible by the time it’s all said and done, making it easily the biggest snowfall of the season so far, and the biggest of the past few years.
Heaviest snowfalls will continue through about 1 a.m., with some blowing and drifting snow likely Sunday morning.
As it starts to get colder tomorrow morning, and the snow gets lighter and fluffier, visibility will be reduced even further.
A Lakeshore Flood Advisory also is in effect through 3 a.m. Monday, with strong winds whipping up waves of up to 11 feet on Lake Michigan.
10:15 p.m. Chicago’s full fleet of 300 salt spreaders and plows are still working to clear main streets through the night, and will move to side streets once the main streets are clear. You can track the city’s plows in real time by clicking here.
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.
Decided to step out in Buffalo Grove. Regretted it.? See you at 10 on @cbschicago from the warm #MobileWeatherLab. pic.twitter.com/crfRkLYAoN
— Steven Graves (@StevenGravesTV) January 31, 2021
Meantime, in the city, Streets and Sanitation snow plows have been focusing on the main streets and Lake Shore Drive, leaving residential side streets neglected early in the storm. Sidewalks are also getting little attention so far, with the heaviest snow expected to continue until about 2 a.m., and likely hours to go after that before the snow tapers off altogether.
“It’s all kind of bad out everywhere,” Angela Crenshaw told CBS 2’s Jeremy Ross.
Around 300 salt spreaders and plows are clearing and salting our main roads for motorists, buses, and emergency vehicles. Once our main roads are clear, they’ll be moving to residential streets. You can see their locations in real-time ➡️ https://t.co/D8L1bQCMGp pic.twitter.com/GDk2A0GRrc
— Chicago (@chicago) January 31, 2021
9:05 p.m. So far the National Weather Service has received reports of 4 inches in Clifton, 3.6 inches in Kankakee, 3.2 inches in Peotone, 3.1 inches of snow in Romeoville, 3 inches in Rockford, 2.8 inches in Joliet, 2.5 inches in Oak Forest, 2 inches in Oak Lawn, and 2 inches in Saint Charles.
The National Weather Service said many roads have become snow-covered, creating hazardous travel conditions, with multiple crashes reported across the area. Moderate to heavy snow is expected to continue through early tomorrow morning. People are advised to avoid non-essential travel.
Many area roadways have become snow covered this evening. This is creating hazardous travel conditions, with multiple accidents already reported across the area. Expect moderate to heavy snow to continue into tonight! #ILwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/yAspWYaN27
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) January 31, 2021
8:15 p.m. A total of 93 flights have been canceled at O’Hare International Airport, and another 16 have been canceled at Midway International Airport. No significant flight delays have been reported so far.
8:10 p.m. So far the National Weather Service has received reports of 2.1 inches of snow in DeKalb County, 1.5 inches in Kankakee County, 1.3 inches in Iroquois County, 1.1 inches in Peotone, 1.1 inches in Romeoville, 1 inch in Joliet, 0.8 inches at Midway Airport, and 0.6 inches at O’Hare Airport.
But the National Weather Service said the heaviest part of winter storm was just getting started around 7 p.m., with rates climbing to at least 1 inch per hour. The heaviest snowfall is still expected for most of the Chicago from early this evening until about 2 a.m. tomorrow.
The heaviest part of the winter storm is just getting started across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Heavy snow will move northeastward from central Illinois bringing snowfall rates of at least 1 inch per hour. Hazardous travel conditions will continue. pic.twitter.com/JdysXGFNV9
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) January 31, 2021
8:05 p.m. CBS 2’s Steven Graves in the Mobile Weather Lab noticed winds picking up and side streets slowly getting worse in the northern suburbs.
Watching the wind pick up and side streets slowly get worse. This is on the way to Buffalo Grove (Lake Co) #MobileWeatherLab @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/lLUaCR1rOk
— Steven Graves (@StevenGravesTV) January 31, 2021
6:45 p.m. CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist reports conditions are going downhill fast, with snow rates increasing soon to 1-2 inches per hour.
Conditions going downhill fast. Snow rates increasing 1” to 2” per hour shortly. @cbschicago #RealTimeWeather KLOT – Super-Res Reflectivity Tilt 1 6:33 PM CST #ilwx #wiwx pic.twitter.com/SqRmm7tFCq
— Mary Kay Kleist (@MaryKayKleist) January 31, 2021
6:05 p.m. A total of 78 flights have been canceled at O’Hare International Airport, and another 16 have been canceled at Midway International Airport. No significant flight delays have been reported so far.
5:45 p.m. CBS 2’s Steven Graves is monitoring the storm from the Mobile Weather Lab, and said while there were a good number of cars on the roads early Saturday evening, conditions were expected to get worse over the next few hours.
Of course, the best advice is for people to stay at home as heavier snow moves in and visibility gets worse as the night goes on.
4:45 p.m. CBS 2’s Steven Graves is headed to the western suburbs in the Mobile Weather Lab, and said visibility is getting worse the further west they go. Snow was already sticking to some main roads in Naperville, and crews were expected to be treating streets for at least two hours ahead of the heaviest snowfall later this evening.
Naperville’s already got some snow sticking to main roads. Crews here are treating streets for the next two hours ahead of the heaviest snowfall. #MobileWeatherLab @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/d2fnrZ4fRK
— Steven Graves (@StevenGravesTV) January 30, 2021
3:50 p.m. Meteorologist Ed Curran says a mix of snow and graupel started falling in the northwest suburbs around 3 p.m., quickly covering an untreated road.
NW burbs. Snow/graupel since 3PM and already a coating on this untreated road. @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/ZVAcp57sJz
— Ed Curran (@EdCurran) January 30, 2021
3:25 p.m. The city’s Department of Streets and Sanitation says its full fleet of more than 300 snow plows and salt spreaders is prepared to keep the city’s main streets and Lake Shore Drive as clear as possible for traffic this weekend, particularly emergency vehicles and CTA buses. Commissioner John Tully also said the city has more than 360,000 tons of road salt stored throughout the city.
You can track the progress of plows in your neighborhood with the city’s online Plow Tracker.
Office of Emergency Management and Communications executive director Richard Guidice said the city also will be working closely with ComEd and other electric utilities in case of any power outages during the storm.
“We urge residents to take precautions, plan accordingly, and allow extra time while driving. Travel could be very difficult due to very low visibilities and snow-packed roads,” Guidice said. “Also, while driving, keep plenty of distance between you and vehicles in front of you.”
Guidice encouraged people in Chicago to stay in contact with neighbors and family, and help them as needed, particularly the elderly and disabled. With a lot of heavy, wet snow expected to fall, Guidice said people shoveling sidewalks should work slowly and wear plenty of layers to keep warm.
Anyone who needs to find a warming center during the storm, or who wants to request a well-being check for a neighbor, friend, or relative can call 311.
Guidice also said, with high waves expected on Lake Michigan this weekend, anyone parked along the lakefront should consider moving their vehicle away from the lake if possible.
HAPPENING NOW: OEMC and Streets & San hold a press briefing to discuss the planned response to tonight’s major snowstorm. https://t.co/AarOMZoHnV
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot (@chicagosmayor) January 30, 2021
3:19 p.m. A total of 52 flights already have been canceled at O’Hare International Airport, and another 17 have been canceled at Midway International Airport. No significant flight delays have been reported so far.
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