Bands of regular snowfall that moved throughout the Chicago space early Tuesday will make for hazardous driving circumstances through the morning commute, in response to the climate service.
Between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m., moderate-to-heavy snows moved in a southeastern route, affecting areas together with Waukegan, Elgin, Chicago, Joliet, Rockford and Ottawa, the National Weather Service stated.
Though the worst snowfall has handed, there are possibilities for flurries and blowing snow till about 10 a.m., the climate service stated. Drivers are suggested to organize for slippery roadways on account of slush and poor visibility throughout their morning journey.
[Evening Update]: Steadier snow strikes in tonight. Expect snow or slush-covered roads for the morning commute after a band of domestically heavier snowfall strikes by means of. May need to plan on leaving a little bit further journey time tomorrow (Tuesday) morning in consequence! #ILwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/nczobSQoet
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) December 31, 2019
Chicago’s Department of Streets and Sanitation deployed greater than 200 autos to reply to the snowfall, in response to a press release from the company.
Salt spreaders are working to maintain Lake Shore Drive and town’s principal roads protected and satisfactory earlier than probably transitioning to residential streets, the division stated.
The snow is predicted to finish by the afternoon, and temperatures are anticipated to achieve a excessive of 31 levels through the day earlier than dropping to a low of 24 levels at evening, the climate service stated.