Sunday, March 17, 2013
What's the highest temperature we'll see this week?
It's tough to imagine that a year ago today, the temperature was in the 80s. I don't know about you, but to me, it seems like it's never going to get warm! Don't expect any warm weather this week. The highest forecast temperature is 40 degrees—with partly sunny skies—on Sunday. The week is forecast to start out with another blast of winter. The National Weather Service in Chicago says there's a chance of freezing rain and snow, possibly mixed with sleet, on Monday morning. Snow could then fall during the afternoon hours, followed by a slight chance of rain and snow after 4 p.m. There's a 90 percent chance of precipitation, with 1 to 2 inches of snow and sleet accumulation possible. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are expected to be cold, …
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Snow blowers are extremely helpful after a big storm, but they can also be very noisy. How late is too late and how early is too early to use the machines?
With snowfalls averaging 1 to 2 inches per hour Tuesday, Grayslake residents will likely be using their snow blowers over the next couple days. Patch wants to know: How late is too late to snow blow your property and how early is too early? We posed the “snow blower etiquette” question to our Facebook fans Monday and here’s what residents had to say: I think 6AM - 9PM are fair hours. As long as your sidewalk is clean so my kids can get to the bus, I could care less. Anything goes since I help out little old ladies out next door. If you need to get to work....you do what you must. Especially when you don't get home late the night before from winter weather traffic. Lawn mowing is a whole other story however. It does not bother me at all …
Winter Storm Saturn was expected to dump 6-10 inches of snow across northern Illinois.
Update, 11:20 p.m.: Here's a look at more snowfall totals. Editor's Note: I wanted to note that not all towns have totals on the National Weather Service website. The National Weather Service relies on snowfall reports (emailed, phoned in or via Facebook) from residents and observers. So, sadly, I can only provide totals for the Patch communities included in the reports they've received. I often include other non-Patch communities just to offer a look at other regional totals. Did you measure the snowfall at your house? Share your totals in the comment section! ---------------- Update, 7:04 p.m.: Check out the latest snowfall totals as reported to the National Weather Service in Chicago. I'll provide another update around 11 p.m…
Monday, March 4, 2013
Classes have been canceled for March 5 in Districts 46 and 127.
Update, 10:59 a.m.: The Grayslake Park District announced on Facebook that all of its programs scheduled to begin after 1 p.m. have been canceled today. "This includes all Recreation Programs, Dance Classes, Basketball Practices, Jazzercise and Open Gym." The park district's administrative office will close at 3 p.m. and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. March 6. ----------------- Original story: Schools throughout Grayslake have already announced closings in advance of tomorrow's expected snowstorm. Lake County is under a winter storm warning, with 7-10 inches of snow possible. Here's a look at the closings that have been announced: The Village of Grayslake canceled its board meeting for Tuesday night. The Grayslake Park District has canceled some…
Sunday, March 3, 2013
A winter storm warning has been issued for Tuesday in parts of northern Illinois.
UPDATE, 10:01 a.m. Monday: Much of northern Illinois is now under a winter storm warning from 3 a.m. to midnight Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Chicago says snowfall amounts of 6 to 9 inches can be expected, with locally higher amounts possible. Snowfall rates could reach 1 or 1.5 inches per hour. "This will impact both rush hours on Tuesday, with the higher potential for heavy snowfall during the late afternoon and early evening rush hour," National Weather Service officials said. The warning includes the following counties: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake and McHenry. ------------------ UPDATE, 4:53 p.m. Sunday: A winter storm watch is now in effect for much of northern Illinois. The watch, which will be in effect from late Monday …
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Brett James' latest creation, a large alligator, can be seen at Twin Lakes Park in Wildwood.
If you're driving down Mill Road in Wildwood, don't be alarmed if you see a large, white alligator resting in the snow at Twin Lakes Park. Thanks to all of that wet, heavy snow we received on Tuesday, Wildwood resident Brett James was able to get over to the park to build his latest snow sculpture. "I do it for the people in the community," said James, whose snow sculptures can regularly be seen in the park after a good snowfall. He often invites the community to come out and help sculpt his latest creation. Wednesday's sculpting event was last-minute, however, and due to the lack of assistants, James created an alligator instead of the life-size elephant he'd initially planned. James' neighbor, Erik Nunez, stopped by with his daughters, …
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Up to 10 inches of snow could fall across the area.
It looks like Lake and McHenry Counties could see snowfall totals of 6 to 10 inches by Wednesday morning. A winter storm warning is now in effect for both counties until 6 a.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Chicago. "Snow will significantly slow travel and make it dangerous at times through the early evening commute, so persons planning travel should anticipate extremely elevated travel times," according to the National Weather Service, noting that "temporary white-out conditions with near-zero visibility" are possible. Snowfall amounts in excess of 4 or 5 inches have already been reported across northern Illinois.
What's traffic like in today's snowstorm?
From what it looks like on Lake County PASSAGE, many major roadways are virtual parking lots due to today's snowstorm. Upwards of 4 or 5 inches of snow has already fallen in many spots in northern Illinois. We want to know: How are the roads out there? How long was your commute home today? Share with us in the comment section!
How much snow has fallen in your neighborhood?
Update, 10:32 a.m., Wednesday: The highest snowfall amount from yesterday's winter storm was measuered in Beach Park, which received 11.7 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service in Chicago. Here's a look at other snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service: ---------------------- Update, 11:25 p.m.: Preliminary storm totals from the National Weather Service show that Gurnee received the highest snowfall amount, with 10 inches as of 9:35 p.m. Tuesday. Beach Park in northern Lake County was close behind, with 9.5 inches of snow. Here's a look at other totals from around the region: --------------------- Update, 7:45 p.m.: As much as 8.2 inches of snow has fallen in northern Illinois, according to storm totals …
Snow is falling around the region, and the winter storm is expected to dump anywhere from 3 to 6 inches of snow.
Update, 4:14 p.m.: The Vine reported on Facebook that they will be closing at 4:30 p.m. today. "We have to consider the safety of both our staff and patrons. We will be open tomorrow morning at 11 a.m. for lunch and regular service. We apologize for the inconvenience." ----------------- Update, 1:24 p.m.: From Grayslake Community High School District 127: "Due to heavy snow, all activities and athletic events have been cancelled for Tuesday, February 26." ----------------- Original story: After-school activities have been canceled in Community Consolidated School District 46 and Woodland District 50. District 46 just announced on Facebook that all after-school activities have been canceled for today. Champions, however, will remain open, …
grayslaker
7:02 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Sorry I have more to add...the residents who do not shovel their sidewalks seem to have the time/money to shovel their driveway or have a plow service for themselves. The roads are more narrow now with the snow piled up, as well as slippery. Help protect our kids and shovel your sidewalk! Hope it doesn't take a tragedy to get thd point across. more ›