Snow

Thursday presents the best chance to see snowflakes during the morning hours in northern Illinois

The Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring full-time and hourly highway crew members for the winter snow season. Deadline for applying online is Monday, Sept. 30.

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.

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.

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

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

Lee County: If you have to travel today, make sure you are prepared to be in your vehicle for several hours.

Residents should expect wind chills as low as 10 degrees to 30 degrees below zero. Exposed skin could become frostbitten in as little as 30 minutes. Those who have to be outside are urged to wear hats and cloves, layers and cover exposed skin.

The Stardust Sanctuary, which has horses, cows, pigs, fowl and dogs year-round, was prepping for the cold snap expected to start Sunday, last through the week.

Workers and residents were busy Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 clearing snow following Friday's winter storm.

Workers and residents were busy Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 clearing snow following Friday's winter storm that dropped between 10-12 inches of heavy, wet snow across the region.

View a gallery of SVM photographer Alex T. Paschal's snowstorm photos from Friday, Jan 12, 2024.

The Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s concert of chamber music scheduled for Sunday afternoon is being postponed due to weather conditions.

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.

Several inches of snow on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 meant more work for some Ogle County residents and angst for motorists, but several kids at Oregon Park West took full advantage of their snow day.

Weather officials have words of warning for those debating whether to travel today in northern Illinois: If at all possible, don’t do it.

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

Winter storm leads to closures in the Sauk Valley.

Weather updates for McHenry County

Shaw Local News Network readers from throughout northern Illinois sent in these weather photos from Friday's winter storm

Most McHenry County school districts have shut down or moved to remote learning because of Friday's winter storm

A winter storm was hitting northern Illinois on Friday, as the National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for the entire region predicting powerful wind gusts and up to a foot of snow in some places.

The Sauk Valley was hit with its second snowstorm in three days as snow continues to fall and accumulate Friday, Jan. 12, 2024.

Several inches of new snow blanketed DeKalb County Friday on top of the 6 inches that fell on the area earlier this week.

Here is a list of Sauk Valley school closings and cancellations for Friday, Jan. 12, 2024.

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday already pushed next week's Morris City Council meeting back to Tuesday, but now Tuesday's meeting has been pushed back to Monday, Jan. 22 due to forecasted extreme weather.

Sterling's snow emergency will begin at 5 p.m. today. Morrison's starts at midnight tonight.

While Wednesday morning brought a reprieve from snow that fell across much of northern Illinois on Tuesday, the week’s winter weather isn’t over yet, as another heavier storm is possible Friday.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for much of northern Illinois starting early Friday morning into early Saturday morning.

Weather officials are looking ahead at forecasts that are predicting more snow Wednesday night, as well as plummeting temperatures and another heavy round of snow Friday into Saturday.

Winter returned with a vengeance Tuesday, and it's not over yet, with more snow possible Wednesday and later in the week.

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.

Trucks will be running on a 1-day delay for the remainder of the week.

When Mother Nature dialed up snow, Sterling’s street department workers answered the call.

The National Weather Service has extended the winter storm warning for DeKalb County to 4 a.m. Wednesday, as snowfall continued to pick up across the area ahead of the Tuesday evening commute. More updates here:

Wet, heavy snow fell across Ogle County on Tuesday resulting in hazardous driving conditions and closure of schools and government buildings. Snow was forecast to continue into the evening.

View a gallery of snow storm photos as submitted by Shaw Local News Network readers from throughout northern Illinois.

Here is a list of closures and cancellations for Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.