A major winter storm covered parts of the Chicago area in more than a foot of snow overnight, with the winter weather blast lasting until Tuesday morning, creating dangerous conditions.

Here’s the latest thing you need to know about the winter storm from across the Chicago area:

Chicago officials update at 3 p.m. as the city works to dig out the snow

Chicago officials will hold a press conference Tuesday afternoon briefing them on the city’s efforts to dig out of the snow after a massive snowstorm hit parts of the city up to 18 inches.

The briefing will include the Emergency Management Bureau, Department of Roads and Sanitation, and more to “provide information on the city’s coordinated response efforts to blizzards and prolonged cold temperatures.”

Watch live at 3pm in the player above.

Winter storm warnings end for most, continue for some

Winter storm warnings and weather advisories were canceled in much of Chicago on Tuesday morning, but it continues until 3 p.m. CST for Porter County, Indiana and Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

CTA service suspended on multiple lines

Service on several Chicago Transit Authority rail lines was suspended early Tuesday due to problems that arose when a major snow storm hit the city.

Switching problems at Howard led to the fact that the service was discontinued on the trains Purple Line and Purple Line Express, with shuttle buses between Linden and Howard and on the Yellow Line with shuttles between Dempster-Skokie and Howard were offered. According to the CTA, Red Line service between Howard and Belmont has also been discontinued, and shuttle buses have become available between the two stations.

According to the CTA, service on the Orange Line between Pulaski and Midway has been temporarily suspended. Significant delays have also been reported on Brown Line trains at Kimball.

Read more here.

The winter storm warning remains in effect in Cook, Lake Counties

A winter storm warning remained in place in parts of the Chicago area early Tuesday and more lake-effect snow was expected to appear.

According to the National Weather Service, Cook County and Lake Counties in Illinois will remain under a winter storm warning until 12:00 noon Tuesday.

A winter storm warning for Counties of Kankakee, Kendall, Will, Grundy, Livingston, and DuPage in Illinois and for Counties Lake, Newton, and Jasper in northwest Indiana expired Tuesday at 9 a.m., as did winter weather warnings in LaSalle, Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties.

Read more here.

See the total number of snowfalls across the Chicago area

A massive snow storm threw more than a meter of snow in some parts of the Chicago area Monday through Tuesday.

How much snow did fall in that last explosion of winter weather? Here’s a look at the latest snowfall numbers from the area, according to the National Weather Service:

Chicago (Albany Park) – 16 inches

Chicago (lake view) – 8.2 in

Chicago (loop) – 7.8 inches

Chicago (Midway Airport) – 17.7 in

Chicago (O’Hare Airport) – 7.5 in

Harwood Heights – 12.3 in

Oak lawn – 13 inches

See more here.

Schools in the Chicago area are announcing closings and e-learning plans

Dozens of school districts have canceled classes or announced they will switch to e-learning on Tuesday due to the winter weather.

According to the latest updates on the Emergency Closing Center website, dozens of districts have announced that they will either cancel classes altogether or switch to e-learning due to the storm.

All personal classes at Chicago Public Schools were canceled Tuesday, with those classes being switched to distance learning.

More details, including the full list of school closings, can be found here.

More than 150 flights at Chicago airports canceled in snowstorm

More than 150 flights were canceled at Chicago airports on Tuesday due to heavy snowfall The cold temperatures continue to hold the region tight.

According to the Chicago Department of Aviation, 82 flights at O’Hare were canceled at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. 73 flights have been canceled at Midway Airport, with delays of less than 15 minutes reported at both airports.

The vaccination centers in Chicago will be closed on Tuesday

Chicago closed its vaccination stations Tuesday when a winter storm shed about 18 inches of snow in places.

Officials said all city-operated vaccination sites next to city-operated test sites would be closed. Those with appointments for Tuesday “will be informed of changes.”

“The city is assessing the overall impact of the storm and will make daily decisions about tests and vaccination operations in bad weather,” city officials said in a press release.

Cook County Circuit Court closed for personal hearings

Due to the persistent snow and dangerous travel conditions, Cook County’s Circuit Court will only conduct video and conference calls on Tuesday.

According to a press release, legal disputes that cannot participate in Zoom due to technical restrictions will not have any negative consequences. Traffic court proceedings are also held via conference call.

IDOT continues the snow plow overnight

The Illinois Department of Transportation continued to remove snow during the night and into Tuesday morning.

In a tweet on Monday evening, IDOT said some local agencies had decided to suspend plowing “out of caution”, although it did not specify which agencies made the decision.

Transport officials reiterated that conditions are treacherous and that “it is not the night to drive”.

While some local authorities have cautiously decided to suspend plowing for the night, IDOT continues to focus on continuing snow removal during the night hours.

– IDOT_Illinois (@IDOT_Illinois) February 16, 2021

City Colleges of Chicago switches to distance learning on Tuesday

City Colleges of Chicago announced Monday that all personal courses would switch to distance learning on Tuesday.

The news came when dozen of school districts in cities and suburbs canceled classes because of the weather. Several colleges, including DePaul, UIC, and the University of Chicago, have also canceled face-to-face learning.

A full list of current school closings can be found here.

ComEd strengthens its staff to fix potential power outages

ComEd strengthens the personnel and response teams in the case of Power outages due to the severe winter weather.

In a statement, the company stressed that it did not expect any major storm-related power outages due to the absence of ice on trees and power lines, which would result in more outages than would normally be the case with heavy snowfall.

Still, the company says they are doubling the crews involved in responding to outage tickets and that they will have extra staff available overnight Monday and Tuesday.

That news comes as ComEd crews report to West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee to help crews battling the damage caused by recent ice storms in those states. Approximately 350 crew and contract workers have been deployed and these crews are expected to stay out of the country for at least the next week.

Cook County Health announces vaccination site closure

Some of Cook County Health’s COVID-19 vaccination sites will be closed Tuesday due to snow and dangerous travel conditions.

Patients scheduled to have appointments on Tuesday will be contacted this week and postponed, according to a press release.

Vaccinations will only continue in the following locations: John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital, Provident Hospital, and Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center.

More than 300 plows hit the streets of Chicago amid the winter storm

With more than two inches of snow per hour during the night hours, the city of Chicago has activated its fleet of snow removal vehicles, more than 300 of which are expected during the height of the storm.

In-person study at Chicago public schools canceled for Tuesday in winter storm

All face-to-face courses at Chicago Public Schools will switch to distance learning on Tuesday Due to the heavy snowfall, the district says.

CPS students in Pre-K and Cluster learning classes will switch to remote learning due to the storm.

“Safety is our top priority. That is why we have decided to switch all classes to distance learning for tomorrow, February 16,” said CPS CEO Dr. Janice K. Jackson. “The extreme weather conditions expected tonight and tomorrow could create dangerous commuting for families of Pre-K and Cluster program students who have chosen to do in-person learning. For security reasons, we are canceling personal lessons. We expect face-to-face learning to resume on Wednesday and will keep families informed as additional information becomes available. “

Snow and Cold: The Advice You Need to Get Through the Chicago Winters

When temperatures drop or heavy snow falls, things can get dangerous.

It is important to be prepared, take precautions, and understand your resources.

Here’s a look at some things you can do You should know how to tackle Chicago winters, including symptoms of hypothermia, how to properly dress in the cold, and more.

City-operated COVID test sites will remain closed on Tuesday

Due to the winter conditions in Chicago, officials announced that the city-operated COVID test sites will not be open on Tuesday.

IDOT, ISP urges drivers to postpone unnecessary trips

The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police urged drivers to “strongly consider postponing unnecessary trips”. Warning of extremely slippery conditions and poor visibility.

“As always, our team at IDOT will be on the move 24/7, but if you can stay indoors please do so, especially during the night,” Illinois Secretary of Transportation Omer Osman said in a statement. “Conditions can be tricky at times as the cold and wind reduce the effectiveness of the materials we use to treat snow and ice. Expect extremely long drive times and always prepare your vehicle if you are stranded. “

Illinois officials said drifting snow and drifting snow across the state are likely “due to the amount and fluffiness of the snow combined with high winds.”

“If you do need to travel, we ask that you allow additional time to reach your destination and ensure your vehicle is in a safe operating condition,” said ISP Director Brandon Kelly in a statement. “Please observe all traffic rules and speed limits. Remember that speed limits are set for clear conditions. Do not drive the speed limit unless it is safe to do so. And please watch out for rescue workers and road maintenance workers doing their best to keep the roads safe. “

Follow Snow Live: With Live Doppler 5, see in real time where the winter storm is coming

While many have accumulated snowfall overnight and by Monday morning, more is on the way.

Track the system with our Live Doppler 5 radar as it moves live through the area.

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