As of 25th January, 4:30 AM, The National Weather Service Chicago has reported that the city should expect hazardous travel conditions with road conditions worsening, and thereby also impacting flights, with a surge in delays and cancellations.
The storm reigned over the US, starting from the Midwestern and Southern states and then making its way to the Northeast. Heavy rain down south can also lead to flash flooding. Nebraska and South Dakota were also among the southern plains that got his with massive snowfall.
The city is to expect peak snowfall rates through till 10 AM, and it only seems to be getting worse as an accumulation of the snow showers looms over the city until Thursday. Said accumulation can also be expected on Saturday both, afternoon and night, while on Friday accumulation of snow will be relatively less.
Periods of snow continues. While snow accumulations will continue to ease, slowed travel due to reduced visibilities and wet roads is expected through the PM. Some secondary roads may still be snow covered and slick. Continue to use caution when traveling today! #ilwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/2nXNgwXhaO
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) January 25, 2023
According to Accuweather forecasters, residents of Chicago can also expect downed trees and power outages during this period.
All travellers are urged to exercise precaution; either those traveling via the slick, snow covered roads with diminishing visibility or those planning a flight out of state. The O’Hare International Airport recommends all passengers to check with their carrier for updated flight information.
Prior to hitting the northeast, the storm extended over the Midwest, setting the record for the biggest snowfall that went on for 2 days this January in more than 30 years. As far as Vermont to Southern Maine is expected to be hit with the same predicament as Chicago by the end of Friday. Millions of Americans were notified about the winter weather advisories, which includes more than 1 million people in places like California, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin as the storm traveled from the Midwest into the Northeast, setting records on its path.
A car dealership account on Twitter tweeted “Hats off to all of the crews that have to work in the Midwest and deal with the snow. It’s no picnic at a dealership getting the lot cleared!!”.
Hats off to all of the crews that have to work in the Midwest and deal with the snow. It’s no picnic at a dealership getting the lot cleared!!
— CarDealershipLady (@DealershipLady) January 25, 2023
The Pantagraph reported a snow route parking ban in Central Illinois effective from 6 AM until further notice, as well as an e-learning day in the Farmer City School District.
