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CHICAGO (WLS) — A powerful winter storm is sweeping through Chicago, bringing snow and strong winds that are causing challenging travel conditions for both road commuters and air travelers this Monday morning.
A Blizzard Warning is currently in place for Boone, DeKalb, and McHenry counties and will remain effective until 1 p.m. today.
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Residents in these warned areas may experience whiteout conditions at times. Snowfall is expected to accumulate between three and five inches, accompanied by wind gusts reaching up to 45 mph, making travel hazardous.
Meanwhile, a Winter Weather Advisory is issued for Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, La Salle, Livingston, and Will counties, also until 1 p.m.
In these advisory areas, one to four inches of snow is anticipated, along with strong gusty winds and low visibility, according to ABC7 Accuweather Meteorologist Tray Butler.
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Butler said the worst part of the storm will impact the morning rush hour. The snow will start winding down mid-morning, with strong winds continuing to blow snow and reduce visibility.
On The roads, the Illinois Tollway said it has deployed its full fleet of 196 plows to clear roads.
“Our crews will be working throughout this storm to keep our roads clear and safe so our customers can safely complete their travels,” said Illinois Tollway Executive Director Cassaundra Rouse. “Tollway plows are using a brine solution along with road salt to help prevent ice from sticking to the pavement, melt ice more effectively at lower temperatures and better protect the environment by reducing the amount of salt needed during storms. We’re asking our customers to help us protect them by reducing their speed, steering clear of other vehicles and staying alert for changing pavement conditions and weather conditions.”
The weather has also impacted travel at O’Hare and Midway. As of 4:10 a.m., 336 flights have been canceled at O’Hare and 23 at Midway.
Those strong storms overnight also caused damage in some area.
In Riverdale and Dolton, trees were knocked down At last check, more than three hundred customers are without power.
The weather is to blame for a partial house collapse on the South Side near 69th Street and South Washtenaw Avenue. City inspectors will figure out the exact cause of the collapse.
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