A few reminders for Blue Island residents:
1. Be on the lookout for posted Snow Routes when street parking during winter storms and obey sign instructions or you may get a ticket.
2. Please do not shovel, snow blow, or plow snow into the street.
From the National Weather Service: …WINTER STORM WATCH SAT 9 AM CST UNTIL SUN 6 AM CST…
Issued By
Chicago – IL, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Lake IL, DuPage, Northern Cook, Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties
Description
…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT…
WHAT…Steady, blowing snow and dangerous travel possible. Total snow accumulations potentially greater than 6 inches and northeasterly wind gusts to 40 mph are possible.
WHERE…Lake IL, DuPage, Northern Cook, Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties.
WHEN…From late Saturday morning through late Saturday night.
IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The steadiest snow rates appear most likely between noon Saturday and midnight Sunday.