Monday, February 25, 2013
Wind gusts could reach as high as 40 mph.
Another snowstorm is headed our way Tuesday and could bring a mixture of freezing rain, sleet and snow. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous winter outlook for much of the Chicago suburbs and predicts between three to five inches of new snow accumulation in Glenview. "Heavy snow and strong east-northeast winds gusting to 40 miles per hour, especially on the lakefront, will reduce visibility and make travel hazardous," National Weather Service officials said in their winter weather message Sunday night. The snow is expected to fall Tuesday morning after 9 a.m. Snow and scattered flurries are expected for the remainder of the week with temperatures hovering around mid-30s during the day. February to date has been very …
Friday, February 10, 2012
Expect lake effect snow to slow down your commute Friday night. Illinois Tollway's snow response is expected to focus on I-294/I-80.
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook through Friday evening. Snow will continue through Friday evening with two to four inches of snow accumulation possible. If you’re heading home, heavy lake effect snow will occur Friday night with accumulations in excess of 6 inches. Wind chills are also expected to drop below zero Friday night over northern Illinois—the first time this winter. The wind gusts are predicted to whirl at speeds as high as 40 mph. Our friends at the Illinois Tollway have also sent an email blast to news media informing us that tollway's full feet of 183 snowplow trucks will be out in force, throughout the Friday afternoon rush hour. The tollway's Snow Operations Center will manage the …
Friday, January 20, 2012
The Village can expect up to 11 inches of snow before Saturday afternoon
Long gone are 40-degree days! Snow and frigid temps have come to Glenview and according to weather reports, residents can expect between 5-8 inches today, with an additional 1-3 inches overnight. Snow is expected to subside by tomorrow around noon and in the meantime, Public Works crews have been divided into two shifts and will be working around the clock until everything is cleaned up, Village Communications Director Lynne Stiefel told Patch. Related: Winter Comes to Glenview It’s currently 16 degrees in Glenview, with temps expected to dip into the single digits tonight. “When temperatures fall below 25 degrees, the Village applies calcium chloride to its salt to make it more effective in cold weather,” Stiefel added regarding Glenview’…
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Tollway mobilizing full fleet to prep for storm
Updated Friday 9:10 p.m. The Illinois Tollway has helped 159 motorists so far today, according to a press release. Its trucks will continue to plow overnight to deal with the heavy snowfall. "Once the main roadways are clear, work will begin to remove remaining snow from roadway shoulders, ramps and toll plazas across the 286-mile system," the release said. Updated Friday 3:35 p.m. The Tollway has helped 28 motorists so far in today's storm, according to a press release. Employees have changed tires and batteries, given out fuel and called for tow trucks. Thursday evening: In anticipation of Friday's four to seven inches of predicted snow, the Illinois Tollway is readying its full fleet of 183 snowplows to clear the roads. The National …
Thursday, February 24, 2011
More snow is coming to Glenview overnight.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory for Cook County in effect through 9 a.m. Friday morning. Between 3 and 5 inches of snow is expected to begin falling this evening, according to the NWS. The weather may begin as a mix of rain, snow and sleet before transitioning completely to snow. Because the snow is predicted to fall at a rate of up to 1 inch per hour, the NWS cautions drivers that roads may quickly become treacherous if plows cannot keep up. The heaviest amounts of snow are expected close to midnight. The NWS also cautions drivers that winds of 25 to 30 miles per hour may limit visibility. Snowfall is predicted to wind down tomorrow morning but may still be going on during rush hour, according to …
