The blanket of snow covering the Chicago area from Saturday’s heavy snowfall will likely be a few inches taller by Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service. The majority of the Chicago area saw at least a handful of inches of snowfall Saturday, with the NWS advising people to “consider altering any travel plans” scheduled during the storm.<\/p>\n
Though the majority of the wintery storm passed by the evening, more flakes are projected to fall overnight and Sunday. Here’s a look at what we know and what you can expect moving into the end of the weekend.<\/p>\n
Here is a quick look at webcams across the area this evening. Periods of snow will continue through tonight, especially for areas north of I-80. However, snow rates will continue to gradually decrease, with an additional 1 to locally 3″ of snow possible by Sunday AM. #ILwx #INwx<\/p>\n
As of Saturday evening, Evanston had the most snow in the region with 8 inches, followed by Mount Prospect with 7.4 inches, followed by Park City with 7.3 inches. Here’s a look at how much snow fell in several locations across the Chicago area, according to NWS:<\/p>\n
Between 2 to 4 inches of snow is expected to accumulate overnight Saturday, with snow showers likely before 9 a.m. Sunday morning, according to NWS. A winter storm warning covering nearly the entire Chicago area, including southeastern Wisconsin, is in effect until 6 a.m. Sunday.<\/p>\n
A high near freezing is forecast for Sunday, NWS predicted, and gusts of wind as high as 30 mph are possible. Sunday night will be partly cloudy with a chilly low of just 15 degrees, NWS predicted.<\/p>\n
Snow will continue through tonight before tapering off tomorrow morning. Another period of snow is expected Monday afternoon and night and could result in hazardous travel for the evening commute. Otherwise, expect cold temperatures to prevail through the week. #ILwx #INwx<\/p>\n
Wintry weather led to deteriorated road conditions across the region, leading to several crashes in the region. \u201cThe forecasted winter weather could lead to hazardous driving conditions,\u201d Illinois State Police Division of Patrol Col. Chris Owen warned ahead of the storm.<\/p>\n
Expect slick roadways and be extra cautious while driving, authorities advised. You should drive especially slow when approaching intersections, ramps, bridges, shaded areas and other locations prone to icing, and reduce speed, increase braking distances and allow more space between you and other vehicles.<\/p>\n
\u201cThink about whether driving is really necessary,” Owen said. “Depending on the amount of snow and road conditions, if your vehicle becomes disabled, troopers can help you get to a safe place, but your vehicle will have to wait. Is it worth it?\u201d<\/p>\n
A driver on I-88 near Downers Grove in the western suburbs spun across several lanes of traffic and into a ditch, dashcam footage showed. In Indiana, a pileup involving over 40 drivers left vehicles strewn across the interstate during the storm.<\/p>\n
Chicago airports saw a huge impact from the storm during a weekend where millions were traveling home from Thanksgiving celebrations, with the majority of flights at both O’Hare and Midway Airports canceled Saturday.<\/p>\n
The FAA issued a ground stop Saturday morning, followed by a ground delay at O’Hare and an afternoon ground stop at Midway as snow blanketed the area. As of Saturday evening, over 1,200 flights scheduled to arrive or depart from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport were canceled amid the storm Saturday, according to Flight Aware. Plus, over 800 flights were delayed.<\/p>\n
At Midway, over 200 flights in or out of the airport were canceled as of Saturday evening and 73 were delayed. That means 87% of O’Hare’s total flights had been canceled as of Saturday evening, while cancellations at Midway equaled 88% of all flights.<\/p>\n
By Saturday night, many flights were taking off, though most were over an hour behind schedule. While Sunday’s forecast is significantly milder in terms of snowfall, the delays from Saturday are likely to have a ripple effect through the end of the weekend.<\/p>\n
Anyone traveling by plane Sunday will want to be prepared to be patient as Sunday was already expected to be the busiest travel day of the season for airlines after the Thanksgiving holiday prior to the buildup of canceled flights.<\/p>\n
The snowfall in Chicago has caused significant disruptions to travel plans, with many flights canceled and roads becoming hazardous. It is essential to check the latest weather forecast and travel updates before heading out. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning, and it is crucial to take necessary precautions to ensure safety.<\/p>\n
A: The majority of the Chicago area saw at least a handful of inches of snowfall Saturday, with Evanston having the most snow in the region with 8 inches.<\/p>\n
A: Yes, between 2 to 4 inches of snow is expected to accumulate overnight Saturday, with snow showers likely before 9 a.m. Sunday morning.<\/p>\n
A: Yes, many flights were canceled at both O’Hare and Midway Airports on Saturday, with over 1,200 flights canceled at O’Hare and over 200 flights canceled at Midway.<\/p>\n
A: No, wintry weather has led to deteriorated road conditions, and authorities advise driving with caution, reducing speed, and increasing braking distances.<\/p>\n
A: Cold temperatures are expected to prevail through the week, with another period of snow expected on Monday afternoon and night, which could result in hazardous travel for the evening commute.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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