Snow causing problems with morning commute
The first snowfall of the season is causing a few problems on the morning commute.
Route 20 in Elgin was shut down early between McLean Boulevard and Route 31 due to icy conditions. According to Sigalert.com, the roadway has since reopened.
About 1-inch of snow is being reported in across most areas, according to the Community Collaborative Rain Snow and Hail Network, which measures daily precipitation reports across the country. Aurora in DuPage County and Gurnee in Lake County are reporting some spots that received up to 2-inches of snow.
The snow is expected to taper off later Friday morning.
A commuter heads to the Crystal Lake Metra station Friday morning as snow falls, covering grassy areas and leaves.
Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com
Snow clinging to the branches of bare trees contrasts with the golden leaves of a maple tree in the Pioneer Park neighborhood of Arlington Heights Friday morning.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Students head to Highland Middle School in Libertyville after an overnight snow blanketed the area Friday.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Snow covers trees along Austin Avenue in Libertyville Friday morning.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
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