Images: Fresh snow covers the suburbs
See images of the fresh snow covering the suburbs Tuesday morning
Janice Gangaloo of Palatine walks in the snowfall to District 15 Sundling Jr. High School to pack lunches and then head out on buses to make sure the kids get set for the day. "I didn't think this would be a snow day when I woke up this morning but now it's starting to look bad."
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
Vito Manola of Palatine spent time digging out the fire hydrant across the street from his house. "We needed a good snow" he said as he scraped and brushed the snow off the hydrant. "It's awesome today."
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
Sloppy road conditions are what drivers faced on Route 53 southbound during their early morning trips to the office after a overnight snowstorm deposited about 6 inches to the northwest suburbs.
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
A fresh covering of snow covers LE-LA the Lego giraffe at the Streets of Woodfield as an overnight snowstorm dumped about 6 inches of snow in the area.
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
Two unidentified men cross the street after heavy snow fall Tuesday January 26, 2021 in West Chicago.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
A pedestrian crosses the Highland Avenue bridge as the snow falls Tuesday morning in Elgin.
Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
A woman braves the sloppy conditions at Busse Woods to enjoy the beauty of the fresh snow that coated the trees as she walked.
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
Mike Inman of Elgin blows snow on the street in front of his home Tuesday after several inches of snow fell overnight in Elgin. Inman said it was about what he expected. "No biggie," he said.
Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
Michael Noga of Elgin shovels his driveway Tuesday morning after several inches of snow fell overnight in Elgin.
Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
An Elgin snowplow makes it's way along Larkin Avenue Tuesday morning after several inches of snow fell overnight.
Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
Wauconda resident Megan Diaz kept up with her regular walk Tuesday morning despite the high winds and snow falling. Diaz walks along Main Street in downtown Wauconda with her dogs, Mila, left, and Marley.
Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com
Mike Siri removes snow from in front of The Relationship Center on Main Street in downtown Wauconda Tuesday morning.
Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com
A Wauconda public works snowplow makes its way north on Main Street in downtown Wauconda Tuesday morning.
Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com
This snowman, standing at Old Rand Road and Forest Avenue in Lake Zurich, seems to be very happy with Tuesday's winter storm.
Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com
Drivers traverse a snow-covered Route 22 in Lake Zurich during Tuesday's winter storm.
Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com
Parking lots in Lake Zurich are snow packed Tuesday as plows try to keep up with falling snow.
Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com
A fallen tree off of Rt. 72 Higgins Road provides a picturesque backdrop and a landing spot for billions of snowflakes that create beauty and headaches at the same time.
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
A lone car travels down Edison Ave after heavy snow fall Tuesday January 26, 2021 in Elgin.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
A plow clears the street after heavy snow fall Tuesday January 26, 2021 in West Chicago.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
Police tend to a vehicle accident on Winfield Road after heavy snow fall Tuesday January 26, 2021 in Winfield.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
Marylou Manola of Palatine walks Tasha in the early morning snow, "It's beautiful as long as I don't have to drive in it." Marylou commented. They continued on their walk with Tasha who is 16 years old donning front snowshoes like coverings to keep the salt from getting in her feet.
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
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