Saturday morning winter storm update: Blizzard warning for Cook County
Mar 23, 2024 05:59AM ● By Editor
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Boreal Community Media - March 23, 2024
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***Saturday evening update: Saturday PM winter storm update: Blizzard and Gale Warnings for North Shore, Winter Storm Warning for rest of Cook County until Tuesday evening***
A Blizzard Warning has been issued for Cook County:
Boreal Community Media - March 23, 2024
If you have weather-related closings or delays, please send them to [email protected] and we will be happy to help get the message out for you!
***Saturday evening update: Saturday PM winter storm update: Blizzard and Gale Warnings for North Shore, Winter Storm Warning for rest of Cook County until Tuesday evening***
A Blizzard Warning has been issued for Cook County:
AREAS AFFECTED : SOUTHERN LAKE/NORTH SHORE; SOUTHERN COOK/NORTH SHORE * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 14 to 19 inches and ice accumulations of around two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Southern Lake and Southern Cook Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions are most likely from Sunday night through Monday afternoon.