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Winter Weather Advisory Takes Effect Across Chicago Area Due to Blowing Snow
The entire Chicago area will be under a winter weather advisory beginning Friday afternoon with blowing snow potentially making for dangerous travel conditions.
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Chicago Forecast: Snow Showers This Evening
A quick moving line of snow showers will move through this evening, with a blustery Saturday in its wake. NBC 5 Meteorologist Paul Deanno updates your forecast.
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Suburban Communities Continue Digging Out From Thursday Snow Storm
As communities clean up from another snow storm, residents are hoping for more quiet weather in coming days. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter has more.
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After Winter Storm Hammered Chicago Area, Windy Conditions and More Snow Possible Friday
Heavy snow that pounded the Chicago area and northwest Indiana on Thursday is finally beginning to taper off across the area, but more snow and gusty winds are in the forecast for Friday.
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ISP Puts ‘Emergency Snow Plan' in Effect in Cook County, to Limit Responses to Only ‘Significant Crashes'
Illinois State Police in Chicago have activated their “emergency snow plan” for Cook County, saying that they will only respond to significant crashes and stranded motorists in the coming hours as heavy snow continues to fall across the area. According to a Facebook post, the plan went into effect at 3:20 p.m., and includes a “no tow” order, which means…
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Winter Storm Warning: Crashes Close Parts of Several Illinois and Indiana Interstates
Several area interstates are closed due to crashes amid an ongoing winter storm that is continuing to intensify on Thursday afternoon.
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Thursday Morning Forecast: Snow Showers Develop This Afternoon
NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alicia Roman has the latest forecast for the Chicago area.
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A Tale of Two Forecast Models: Midweek Storm Could Bring Rain, Heavy Snow to Chicago Area
The Chicago area is going to see a rapid warm-up in temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs reaching into the 50s by Wednesday, but that will be accompanied by a weather system that’s going to bring rain, sleet and eventually snow to the region.
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Brant Miller Breaks Down Possible Midweek Storm Heading for Chicago Area
NBC 5 Chief Meteorologist Brant Miller breaks down what a pair of forecasting models are saying about a possible midweek storm that could bring rain, then snow, to the Chicago area.
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Experts Offer Tips on Dealing With Ice Jams, Automotive Issues as Winter Storms Approach
Chicago-area residents are still digging out from a serious snowfall over the weekend, so with more snow potentially bearing down on the region, preventative measures are a must.
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Lincoln Square Resident Uses Clever ‘Dibs' Tactics, Including Snacks and Beer, to Save Spot
Chicago residents are fiercely protective of their parking spots during the winter, but one Lincoln Square resident used a different tactic, hoping that kindness and creativity will help win the day. Kris Jackson posted a photo on Facebook of his creation, with a snack bowl and a photo of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot marking a parking spot in the snow:…
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Stunning Drone Footage Shows Frozen, Snow-Covered Chicago From the Sky
Drone footage shows the icy shores of Lake Michigan and snow-covered Chicago, from downtown to the city’s neighborhoods, from a stunning bird’s eye view.
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Chicago Deploys 200-Plus Plows in Preparation for Sunday Night Snow
Chicago’s Department of Streets and Sanitation deployed more than 200 snow plows and salt spreaders Sunday evening with another round of snow slated to blanket the city and suburbs. snowfall.
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Heavy Snow in Chicago Area Leads to Series of Roof Collapses
After three weeks of intense snowfall, the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs are seeing the consequences, as a series of roof collapses have been reported across the region, leaving some business owners and homeowners with grave concerns. On Wednesday, multiple roof failures took place. In one instance, a canopy collapse left a man dead and another person injured…
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Army of Volunteers Helps Residents Shovel Away Snow After Massive Storm
A touching scene is unfolding all over northern Illinois and Indiana tonight, as volunteers are helping to dig out their neighbors after a massive snowfall. NBC 5’s Natalie Martinez has more.
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DSS Changes Focus to Side Streets as Chicago Continues to Dig Out From Storm
Chicago’s Department of Streets and Sanitation is continuing to work to clean up the incredible amounts of snow that fell over the last two days, and they’re focusing now on side streets. NBC 5’s Alex Maragos has more.
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Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation Following ‘Dangerous' Winter Storm
Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation Tuesday for all Illinois counties after a “dangerous” winter storm swept through the region, leaving many without power.
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Parts of Chicago Area See 18 Inches of Snow in Latest Blast of Winter Weather
Parts of the Chicago area saw well over a foot of snow Monday night into Tuesday, with some snowfall totals reaching as high as 18 inches, as the latest round of winter weather blanketed the region.
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CTA Service Suspended on Multiple Lines Due to Snowstorm
Service on multiple Chicago Transit Authority train lines was suspended early Tuesday due to problems that arose as a major snowstorm pummeled the city.
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A Look at Snow Totals: Winter Storm Dumps Up to 18 Inches for Some
Alicia Roman gives a look at some of the snow totals many in the Chicago area were waking up to Tuesday.