Winter Storm Warning – January 25, 2021

A reminder to all Blue Island residents: be on the lookout for posted Snow Routes when street parking during winter storms and obey sign instructions or you may get a ticket.

…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 PM CST TUESDAY…

* WHAT…Snow expected, moderate to heavy at times, especially this evening and early overnight. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Northeast winds could gust as high as 35 to 40 mph resulting in periods of very low visibility.

* WHERE…Portions of northeast Illinois.

* WHEN…From 4 PM today to 5 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be difficult. Hazardous conditions are likely to impact at least a portion of the commute this evening, as well as on Tuesday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Some power outages are possible due to the combined effects of the expected wetter nature of the snow and strong and gusty winds. Freezing rain, freezing drizzle, or sleet may mix in with the snow at times, mainly Monday evening for locations south of I-88.

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