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Heavy snow could make for messy commute Tuesday evening.
Update: 6:18 p.m. March, 5 Naperville Department of Public Works crews are working hard this evening clearing streets of snow and slush throughout Naperville. A winter storm warning remains in effect for Naperville until midnight when snow begins to taper off, according to the National Weather Service. Total snow accumulation of 10 to 12 inches is possible. As of 6 p.m., the Naperville area had a total of about 7 inches of snow on the ground. Winds will pick up to 15 to 25 mph, which could result in drifting snow in open areas, according to the NWS. The National Weather Service forecasts the night-time low temperature will dip to 28 Tuesday and reach a high of 33 Wednesday. Update 2:05 p.m. March, 5 All Naperville School District 203 after…
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The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning that will be in effect from 3 a.m. to midnight Tuesday.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Chicagoland counties from 3 a.m. to midnight Tuesday and is predicting as much as 9 inches of snow could fall in Naperville. Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on Facebook. "Light snow is expected to spread across northeast Illinois tonight and become more intense toward daybreak Tuesday and persist through Tuesday evening," the warning for five counties including DuPage reads. Five to nine inches of snow are possible Tuesday, and wind gusts will reach 25 mph. Additional accumulation of one to three inches is possible Tuesday night. Heavy snowfall is most likely late Tuesday afternoon, in time for rush-hour traffic. Check …
A winter storm watch is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
Karen Sorensen contributed to this report Snow, sleet and rain could make for a messy commute Tuesday evening. Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on Facebook. The National Weather Service's winter storm watch for the Naperville area begins Tuesday afternoon, when a combination of rain, snow and sleet switches over to all snow by Tuesday night. Although there is a "higher than usual amount of uncertainty with respect to snow accumulations," several inches are "probable," according to the latest forecast. More problematic than the snow is the wind, forecasters said. "Heavy, wind-whipped, wet snow could result in very low visibilities and difficult travel," the Romeoville-based weather service …
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A winter storm watch is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
Snow that covered Naperville last week has been melting quickly thanks to warmer temperatures Sunday and Monday, but residents may have to bring out the shovels again tomorrow. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for areas of DuPage and Will counties, including Naperville, effective Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on Facebook. Snow — possibly mixed with sleet — is expected to begin Tuesday morning, continuing into the afternoon and tapering to lighter snow Tuesday evening. Snowfall may be heavy at times throughout the day Tuesday, according to the NWS. Check Naperville Road Conditions Here Wind gusts may reach 35 mph on …
Considering we haven't had much snow at all, any amount could seem "big."
By Amanda Luevano Heavy snow and freezng rain could make for a slick and slow commute Friday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory in DuPage County from 9 p.m. Thursday to 6 p.m. Friday. Check Naperville Road Conditions Here Snow is expected to develop Thursday evening and continue into Friday, the NWS said Thursday afternoon. The snow may mix with light freezing drizzle or rain Friday morning, making for slick travel. Storm total snowfall amounts of 3 to 7 inches for Naperville are expected, with ice accumulation of less than one-tenth of an inch. Brief white out conditions are possible as heavy snow combines with wind gusts as high as 30 mph through Friday morning, according to the National Weather …
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Weather Service issues a flood watch for the Chicago area; up to 2 inches of rain expected in some areas.
By Karen Chadra The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Cook, DuPage and Kane counties, and virtually the entire Chicago area, from 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, until 4 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30. Showers and thunderstorms will continue to spread across Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana this afternoon, with rain persisting through the night. Precipitation of 1.5 to 2 inches is likely, with some areas receiving more. "Much of the area continues to have frozen ground, with only the top few inches of soil having thawed," according to the weather service. "(This) could lead to a majority of the rainfall becoming runoff and resulting in a rapid rise to area streams and rivers." The chance for precipitation in Naperville is 100 …
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Wind chill values are expected to fall as low as 25 degrees below zero during the night.
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a wind chill advisory for DuPage and Will County from 6 p.m. Jan. 21 to 9 a.m. Jan. 22. Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on Facebook. Wind chill values during the evening and overnight are expected to fall as low as 25 degrees below zero. Such low wind chill values can cause frostbite to skin within 30 minutes of exposure. Anyone who must venture outdoors during the night is advised to wear a hat and gloves.
The National Weather Service issued the advisory from 7 p.m. Saturday to 3 a.m. Sunday as cold weather moves into the area.
If you’ve been wondering where the winter weather has been in the Tri-Cities and the greater Chicago area, brace yourself: The answer tonight is blowing in the wind. Strong winds will sweep through the Chicago area, bringing colder temperatures and the possibility of snow flurries Sunday and Monday. The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a wind advisory from 7 p.m. Saturday through 3 a.m. Sunday, according to Accuweather, as colder weather and possible snow flurries move into the area. The wind advisory forecasts west to northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph gusting to about 50 mph, although a few gusts up to 55 mph are possible. The advisory is accompanied by a gale warning fro Lake Michigan. Accuweather senior meteorologist Alex …
National Weather Service forecasters say snow accumulation could reach two to six inches, with wind causing occasional white-out conditions.
Updated at 2:45 p.m. Dec. 20 The Chicago Tribune is reporting that 500 flights have already been cancelled and more than 700 are delayed at O'Hare airport as the Chicago area braces for snow. The snow is expected to hit Chicagoland around 3 p.m., with the worst road conditions between 5 and 9 p.m. To stay up to date on local road conditions, residents can check out the Illinois Department of Transportation's "Getting Around Illinois" website, or click here for Patch's real-time traffic updates. Posted at 6 a.m. Dec. 20 Karen Sorensen contributed to this report Hang on to your hat! It's going to be one crazy weather day Thursday. Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on Facebook. It will start with …
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