Skip to main content

Ready or Not, Here Snow Comes…


                                                                                                                Courtesy of NBCChicago


By: Hannah Mitchell

Due: 11/15/22

On Monday, November 14th, the National Weather Forecast notified Illinoisans of the winter weather to come. Illinois residents are to see 2-4 inches of snow in the following hours.


Although the first day of winter is December 21st, winter really arrives this week based off of its weather forecast. This week is expected to show us more than a dusting of snow. The heaviest snow is said to make an appearance between 6 am and 8 am on Tuesday morning. The forecast shows snow Wednesday during the day and at night along with Thursday showing a slight chance of snow showers. After a large temperature drop and a forecast for snow in the coming days… it's safe to say that the winter weather is officially here to stay.


Tuesday morning is expected to be slushy conditions with temperatures hovering over the freezing mark, so motorists should be careful, especially on bridges and overpasses. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of Northern Illinois, Northeast Illinois, and Northwest Indiana. 


 According to Brett Borchardt, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s office in Romeoville, Crystal Lake and the Northwest suburbs are expected to see heavier snowfall. 


Borchardt shares that he thinks the snow will stick a bit throughout the day, but Joseph Nordman, City of Joliet roadways engineer, shares that he’s not expecting a whole lot of snow. Norman says his division will be prepared regardless.



Maria Castaneda, spokeswoman for the Illinois Department of Transportation, said “We aren't going to be full plowing if there’s nothing to plow.”


Many are varied in their predictions, but one thing is certain… time will tell.


Better get your snow boots and shovel out just in case!

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Troubled Criminals in Joliet

 A numerous amount of Joliet's crimes have been committed by troubled individuals. A lot of these people need help and need to get a better grasp on life and the decisions they make. The following stories detail some of these troubled criminals' experience with breaking the law.  Man Caught With Child Pornography     Joliet, IL - Bernard Kelly, a 29-year-old man, had his house raided by Illinois State Police. The police conducted the raid at Kelly's home on the 1300 block of Copperfield Avenue after an in-depth investigation. They found the child pornography in a file on one of Kelly's electronic devices.  Kelly was arrested and taken to Will County Jail. He is facing 3 counts of possession of child porn and currently has a bail of $250,000. Police announce that the investigation is still open and will be ongoing.  Man Turns Himself In After Domestic Violence     Joliet, IL - Back in October a woman was attacked by her partner Justin Gillett. Gill...
Post a Comment
Read more

Doubled Tax Increases!?

Earlier this year, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pushed against the gas tax increase by placing a 6 month hold on the scheduled hike. His goal was to relieve Illinois families from further financial stress. As published by My State Line reporter, John Clark, “Pritzker hoped that the initiative might ease the effects of inflation on residents.” Initially postponed to January 1 of this year, a bill coming from Springfield has proposed that the hike in gas tax be pushed back an additional 6 months.  Across the country, gas prices are decreasing; but Illinois remains number two in terms of how much its residents have to pay to fill up their tanks. With California in the lead, Illinois’ prices show no real stopping point. Without taking the increases into consideration, Illinois still comes in with second place for highest gas taxing. Illinois Policy’s assistant editor, Dylan Sharkey, reported that “gas tax hikes disproportionately hurt lower-income residents, who give up a larger percent...
Post a Comment
Read more

Bolingbrook Blues Showcase is Happening on September 24

  Photo Courtesy of www.bolingbrook.com By: Saba Aamir Bolingbrook, IL. – The Windy City Blues Society and the Village of Bolingbrook are bringing the “Bolingbrook Blues Showcase” to the Roger C. Claar Performing Arts Center on September 24, 2022. The showcase will feature nine bands from Chicagoland who will compete in round 2 of the “Chicago Blues Challenge."  The challenge will be timed, judged and scored as the bands perform. Finalists of the challenge will move on to the “International Blues Challenge” (IBC) in Memphis, according to the Bolingbrook Arts Council press release.  Performances for the showcase will feature Darren Jay and The Delta Souls, Downtown Charlie Brown and Binford, Hendricks and Cash, Kevin Purcell and The Nightburners, Lil Harvey and The Chitown Blues Band, A Patch of Blues, The Sean McKee Band, Tip Jar Stars and Win Noll and The Rockin’ Souls. The Village sponsored band, The Instinct, who was part of IBC in 2018 and 2019, will headline...
Post a Comment
Read more