Snow

Accumulating snow fell in McHenry County as a spring snowstorm arrives just in time for spring break and many Easter egg hunts planned for this weekend.

Snow could fall overnight Thursday into Friday morning in McHenry County, the National Weather Service reports.

After last month’s snow fall, Sycamore city officials discussed the enforcement of a city law that mandates residents remove snow from their sidewalks within a day of a snow event’s conclusion.

Like other Illinois districts,Lockport District 205 had to close school a few days this month because of extreme snow and cold. Unlike other schools, though, LTHS students were unable to complete classes online because of earlier emergency days.

Warmer temps in the afternoon Tuesday led to melting snow and ice after an early morning freezing rain canceled some schools and activities.

No injuries reported after two snowmobiles and fell through the ice on the Fox River near Johnsburg Sunday.

Paschal: We have a complicated relationship with snow. “We” being the collective photo staff of Shaw Media.

The Will County Emergency Management Agency is advising residents along the Kankakee River of flash flood conditions throughout the week due to ice jams on the river.

National Weather Service reports windchills reached -45 in Compton at 9:35 am. Jan. 14, and -41 at the Dixon airport at 8:30 a.m. that day.

Tips for safe driving in winter conditions and what to do if you are stranded in your vehicle in a snow storm or extreme cold.

Tips from Illinois Emergency Management to keep your home safe and warm during winter weather and extreme cold conditions.

Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 may have been a holiday for some, but Mother Nature stuck to her guns and kept the mercury below zero.

Following two snowstorms and high winds over the past week, northern Illinois now continues to face dangerous wind chills over the next few days.

The National Weather Service says dangerous wind chill levels dropping down to 30 to 35 degrees below zero are possible over the next few days across Will County and Northern Illinois.

Get caught up on news, sports and features in the Sauk Valley in our photo gallery from Jan. 3-10, 2024.