Monday, March 4, 2013
A winter storm warning is in effect.
Updated at 3:45 p.m. March 5: The Village of Romeoville issued a press release to let residents know that public works crews continue to clear village streets, and to issue a reminder about the odd-even parking restrictions that are in effect during heavy snowfall: As Public Works crews continue to clear the streets, residents are reminded of the odd-even parking restrictions in effect. When there are two (2) or more inches of snowfall "Odd-Even" street parking goes into effect so that streets may be plowed. Odd-Even street parking requires residents to park in front of even numbered addresses starting at 6:00 PM on the odd numbered calendar day until 6:00 PM of the even numbered calendar day. Odd-Even street parking requires residents to…
Monday, February 25, 2013
With snow falling since this morning and temperatures right on the freezing mark, streets are slushy and, in some spots, a little treacherous.
Update/3:15 p.m. Tuesday: The winter storm watch has been changed to a winter weather advisory, which is in effect until 9 p.m. Expect a combination of rain, snow and sleet this afternoon and evening before the storm passes through our area. The National Weather Service says we could get between three and five inches total, and that the situation will be exacerbated by winds clocking in at as high as 35 mph. With temperatures right at the freezing mark, wet snow has been falling fairly consistently since later morning and is causing some roads to be predictably slippery. We asked our Facebook readers about what they were seeing, and here's what they reported... Original story posted Monday afternoon: For the second time in less than a week…
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
National Weather Service forecasters are still not certain how much accumulation we might see, but the wind will definitely cause occasional white-out conditions.
Hang on to your hat! It's going to be one crazy weather day Thursday. It will start with occasional rain and nearly balmy temperatures of 48 to 50 by 11 a.m., according to the forecast for this area by the National Weather Service, based in Romeoville. By mid-afternoon, though, temps will be plummeting to 35 and a stong wind from the northwest -- with gusts ranging from 25 to 50 mph -- will kick in, forecasters say. Expect about an inch of snow accumulation initially and then potentially heavier snow overnight. Temps will fall even further, down to about 23, the forecast says. A winter storm watch will be in effect early Thursday evening throughout the night, with a chance of thunderstorms. A winter storm watch "means there is a potential …
Thursday, February 23, 2012
A winter storm watch is in effect until Friday morning.
Updated at 4:23 p.m. Feb. 23 The National Weather Service in Romeoville has issued a winter storm watch, effective from 7 p.m. Thursday through noon Friday. According to AccuWeather.com, rain will change to wet snow by Thursday night, with snow becoming heavy at times during the late evening hours, with the potential for six to 10 inches of accumulation. Fast accumulation of up to an inch per hour could result in slippery and potentially dangerous travel at times, according to the weather service. Strong winds combined with heavy, wet snow could also result in reduced visibility Thursday night. The white stuff is expected to taper off gradually by Friday morning. What to know before it snows Stay ahead of the weather by using Romeoville …
jkb
3:46 pm on Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Braidwood road crews are doing a wonderful job. Been out plowing since early this morning. Street are clear but wet so I am sure they will freeze this evening when it gets dark and the temps drop. Hopefully they spred enough salt when plowing that it really won't freeze to bad. Stay safe everyone! more ›