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Thursday, December 20, 2012

UPDATE: Winter Storm to Hit During Evening Commute

Between 2 and 7 inches of snow and high wind gusts are predicted in McHenry County for Thursday.

Tonight's commute could be problematic for many as Winter Storm Draco bears down on the area. The Chicago Tribune reports the heaviest snow will fall between 3 and 9 p.m. Thursday with wind gusts reaching as high as 50 to 60 mph. McHenry County could see between 3 and 7 inches of with one to two inches expected to fall per hour at the height of the storm, according to the National Weather Service. "The combination of the heavy snowfall rates and very strong winds will result in greatly reduced visibilities and possible blizzard conditions," according to the NWS. "Travel wil become very dangerous if not impossible as it may become difficult to keep up with snow removal."  With the hopes of keeping roads as clear as possible, the Illinois …

Monday, December 17, 2012

Snowless Streak Slated to End This Week

A storm system may dump 6 to 12 inches of snow on the Midwest this Thursday, reports indicate.

It's time to get those shovels ready. Our snow-less streak is expected to end Thursday with a storm that could drop six to 12 inches of snow on the Midwest, according to the Chicago Tribune. It's unclear at this point which areas will see the most snow but the story indicates that "current models suggest the heaviest snowfall will land to the west of Chicago, from northern Missouri through eastern Iowa and up into Wisconsin." Experts are predicting anywhere from one to "several" inches. Chicago has an 80 percent chance of flurries—especially after 3 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Snow could continue into the night and temperatures may dip as low as 24 degrees.  The Tribune reports: Depending on the storm's path, Chicago …

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10:39 pm on Tuesday, December 25, 2012

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Thursday, February 23, 2012

UPDATE: Winter Storm Advisory in Effect

Heavy, wet snow is expected for much of the area.

A winter weather advisory is now in effect until 6 a.m. Friday for McHenry County and much of the Chicago suburbs.  A winter weather advisory means periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Motorists should be prepared for snow-covered roads and limited visibilities and use caution when driving, according to the National Weather Service.  A heavy wet snow is expected to cause accumulations of four to seven inches, according to the NWS. The heaviest accumulations are predicted for southern McHenry County and DeKalb, Kane, Ogle and Lee counties.  The heaviest snow is expected after 7 p.m. when snowfall rates could be over an inch an hour.  Strong winds are also expected later this evening and overnight and could lead to reduced …

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9:30 am on Thursday, February 23, 2012

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