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Navigating the winter chill: Essential tips for safety in icy conditions
Here are some crucial insights and practical advice to help individuals navigate treacherous icy conditions, from driving tips to proper footwear choices.
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Watch how snow unfolded across the Chicagoland area
Nearly all of the Chicago area was under either a winter weather advisory or a winter storm warning, as threats of heavy, wet snow, high winds, low visibility, and dangerous travel conditions loomed, expected to persist throughout the day.
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Time-Lapse: Security camera captures snowstorm blanketing the Mississippi River
A security camera captured last night’s snowstorm gracefully blanketing the Mississippi River.
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Towns in Wisconsin, Illinois land on Travel + Leisure's top places to travel in winter 2024
“Sure, February in Chicago is cold, but it’s the perfect excuse to cozy up in front of a fireplace with a warming drink,” Travel + Leisure magazine said.
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Here's when Chicago will see later sunsets and longer days
The Chicago area is seeing its shortest days of the year, but when will we finally start seeing more daylight and skip commuting home in the dark?
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UPS Driver Rescues Woman Who Fell Into Freezing Creek
Patrick Shore, a UPS driver in Wisconsin, rescued a woman after she slipped into a creek and could not get out.
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This Retirement Community Hosts Indoor Snowball Fight
The morning snow meant some schools and businesses were closed. But residents at one local retirement community took part in an indoor snowball fight
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Massive Winter Storm Blasts Most of US With Snow, Freezing Rain, and Frigid Temps
Winter weather is blanketing the U.S. as a massive storm sent temperatures crashing and created whiteout conditions.
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Can You Legally Warm Up Your Car Unattended in Illinois?
With a significant winter storm bringing bitterly cold temperatures, moderate to heavy snowfall and blistering winds on the way to the Chicago area, Illinois residents who have to drive may be wondering if they are legally allowed to warm their cars up unattended.
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Winter Solstice 2022: Winter Is Officially Here, Bringing the ‘Shortest Day' of the Year
Brighter days are lying ahead as the “shortest day” of the year is here.
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Chicago, Suburban Metra Trains to Run ‘Modified Schedule' Friday Due to Major Winter Storm
With a winter storm warning impacting the entire Chicago area set to go into effect Thursday morning, Metra has announced it will run a “modified” schedule and reduce service on its lines on Friday.
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Winter Storm Warning: OEMC Warns Chicagoans to Prepare And Plan Accordingly Ahead of Storm
The entire Chicago area has been upgraded to a winter storm warning ahead of a major winter system set to arrive just ahead of the holiday weekend.
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Winter Solstice 2022: Winter Is Officially Here, Bringing the ‘Shortest Day' of the Year
Brighter days are lying ahead as the “shortest day” of the year is here.
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What Is the Winter Solstice?
The winter solstice, which usually occurs on Dec. 21 or 22, is when the tilt of the Northern Hemisphere is farthest from the sun, and marks the shortest day and longest night of the year and the start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
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When is the Winter Solstice and What Does it Mean?
With the holidays less than a week away and the Chicago area preparing for a significant winter storm, it’s hard to believe that winter has yet to officially start.
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Flying for the Holidays? Here's How to Check Your Flight Status Ahead of Potential Snowstorm
If you’re planning to hit the skies later this week and leave town for the holidays, get ready for the possibility of flight delays – and even cancellations – brought on by a potential snowstorm.
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A ‘White Christmas' Could Be in Chicago's Forecast This Year. Here's How Much Snow That Calls For
White Christmas: You know the term, you’ve heard the song, you’ve seen the movie. And this year, it may be in the Chicago forecast, thanks to a significant Midwest snowstorm expected to bring blizzard-like conditions to the area, the NBC 5 Storm Team says.
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When Is the ‘Shortest' Day of the Year? What to Know As the 2022 Winter Solstice Nears
All signs are pointing to the start of winter as the weather gets chillier and the sun sets earlier — and earlier. In fact, the new season is coming right up on the calendar, dawning on what will be shortest day of the year.
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First Day of Winter is Less Than a Week Away
The first day of winter coincides with the winter solstice, which is also the shortest day of the year in terms of hours of sunlight.
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Winter Solstice 2022: First Day of Winter is Less Than a Week Away
Winter is coming — in less than a week. And it will likely feel like it. Here’s what to know about the winter solstice in the Chicago area.