Winter Weather

McHenry County residents wake up to icy and slippery roads on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.

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.

The Park Forest man had been shoveling snow while the 59-year-old man was outside of his residence, according to the Will County Coroner’s Office.

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

As Northern Illinois remains under a wind chill advisory through 9 a.m Wednesday, Will County schools have announced they will remain closed again on Tuesday. Many will be implementing online learning plans.

JTHS' annual MLK Day of Service was called off due to extreme winter weather impacting northern Illinois.

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.

From warnings to advisories, the National Weather Service and other government agencies issue a wide-range of messages and updates during winter months. Here's a breakdown on what each of these mean.

High winds and blowing snow can make for hazardous driving across Will County. Icy conditions in some places. Temperatures will fall into the teens by Saturday afternoon and highs for the day will remain in single digits through Tuesday. Wind chills will drop well below zero.

The winter storm hitting the region Friday and into Saturday is causing cancellations and closings in Will County, in addition to schools.

Weather is the reason the city of Crest Hill is suspending garbage collection service on Friday and Saturday.

The winter weather with a mix of snow and sleet and rain created some hazardous road conditions in the Will County area. The region is under a winter weather advisory through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

With Will County under a winter weather advisory through Tuesday night, municipalities are reminding residents about parking and snow removal regulations that kick in when snow hits at least 2 inches.

As we get deeper into winter, it is important for dog owners to be mindful of these safety tips before exposing their pets to cold, snow and ice.

McHenry County residents clean up and recover Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, from a winter storm knocked down trees and created power outages throughout McHenry County.

A winter storm brings ice, rain, sleet and freezing rain to McHenry County on Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023.

McHenry County residents deal with another round of snow on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, after a winter storm moved through McHenry County creating hazardous driving conditions.

Whether by electric or gas, heating utility bills this winter carry a budget trend that’s flummoxed Americans throughout the year, as inflation has squeezed wallets at the gas station, grocery store and at home.

Marengo residents deal with blowing snow, bitter cold and heavy winds from a winter storm Friday, Dec. 23, 2022.

A winter storm hits McHenry County on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, bring snow and cold temperatures to the area.

Allison Anderson, director of Will County Emergency Management Agency, said the agency maintains a list of warming and cooling centers on its website but recommends people call ahead to make sure the centers are open and operational.Those centers include Catholic Charities’ Dayb

Winter weather makes an appearance in Will County on Monday

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