Monday, February 25, 2013
If predictions are accurate we could see up to 6 inches of snow in DuPage County Tuesday.
UPDATE A winter weather advisory remains in place until 6 a.m. Wednesday for DuPage County. --------------- Another winter storm is heading straight for us if the predictions are accurate. Tuesday a winter weather advisory goes into effect, continuing until 9 p.m., according to weather.com. Snow is expected to begin Tuesday afternoon, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow may become heavy at times and continuing through the afternoon, according to weather.com. The snow should taper by evening. More than 6 inches of snow are possible throughout the area and strong gusting winds of up to 40 mph are also expected, according to the forecast. A winter weather advisory means that there is potential for periods of snow that may affect travel. The …
Friday, February 22, 2013
Aside from the cold, we haven't had much snow this winter. So, if the predictions are on target, let's document what may be the worst snow storm of the season.
To snow or not to snow? That is the question. The prediction is for snow, whether it dumps or fizzles in Glen Ellyn is up to Mother Nature. If the winter storm being predicted has any punch, we want you to share some winter photos with us. It’s been a slow winter with little measurable precipitation (snow). So, let’s document what little we may get before spring arrives. Share your photos in our gallery. Any registered user may share photos. Just click to upload and add your photos. Be sure to share a caption and let us know who is in your photos. --------------- Keep Your Car Under Control in Snow and Ice Things to Keep in Your Car During Winter Winter Weather Tips for People, Pets
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Rain is expected to turn to snow by rush hour Thursday night.
The weather is expected to get even sketchier as the day wears on. By rush hour, snow is expected to start falling. For drivers who use the tollways, the Illinois Tollway said it is mobilizing all available resources to keep roadways clear as the weather begins to change from rain to snow. For drivers traveling this afternoon and evening, the Tollway provides the following tips: Find real-time information about travel times and road conditions at the Illinois Tollway website. A winter weather advisory is in effect until midnight, according to the National Weather Service. Snow accumulations of two to four inches are expected, with more snow falling north of I-88.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Alberta clipper-type system moving into the Chicago area tonight, with snow expected into the morning.
If you like snow, smile, if now, frown. Regardless, it looks like we’re going to need our shovels come Monday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for snow beginning at 10 p.m. Sunday through midday Monday, with 3 to 5 inches of snow expected along a line north of Rockford to Chicago, which puts Glen Ellyn close to the line of greatest snowfall. Light snow showers may continue through the afternoon. The weather service says the storm system is well-organized and reminiscent of an Alberta clipper, a rapidly moving low-pressure system out of Canada that sometimes affect the upper Midwest and the Great Lakes region. This one will bring snow to north-central and northeastern Illinois, as well as far …
