Articles filed under Weather
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Wind chills expected to be -20 this afternoon, -35 overnightJan 06, 2015 12:00 am - A wind chill advisory issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect for the Chicago area through noon Thursday. Wind chills were recorded to be about 30 degre...
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Chill, snow and rain bring taste of winter to much of U.S.Jan 05, 2015 12:01 am - A year after a brutal cold spell was blamed on something called the polar vortex - which was treated like a northern invasion by the media and as a conquering hero by ch...
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Snow arrives; 10 tips to handle Wednesday freezeJan 05, 2015 12:01 am - As snow moved into the area Monday evening, airlines reported delays and roads became increasingly more hazardous, officials said. By 9 p.m., an inch of snow had fallen ...
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Metra hopes to avoid missteps of 2014 polar vortexJan 05, 2015 12:00 am - With snow expected overnight, Metra leaders Monday listed improvements to equipment and procedures they hope will prevent a déjà vu polar vortex in 2015. “We're trying ...
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Midwest, eastern U.S. bracing for Arctic blast, subzero tempsJan 04, 2015 12:01 am - The Midwest and eastern parts of the U.S. on Sunday braced for Arctic temperatures that were expected to arrive during the next few days. A mix of precipitation on Satur...
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More snow expected with bitter cold MondayJan 04, 2015 12:01 am - The deep freeze expected to hit the Chicago region later today, dropping temperatures well below zero and wind chills to dangerously low levels, could be accompanied by ...
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Arctic cold, snow to hit suburbs starting todayJan 03, 2015 11:00 pm - Just in time for kids returning to school after a snowless and mild holiday break, temperatures will nose-dive in the suburbs, forecasters say. “Winter is finally arrivi...
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Idaho earthquake triggers rockslides, no injuriesJan 03, 2015 12:01 am - CHALLIS, Idaho - A 4.9 magnitude earthquake in a remote Idaho county triggered rock slides that blocked some road lanes Saturday but did not cause any major damage or in...
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Meteorologists: Chicago snow lovers need not fretJan 03, 2015 12:01 am - Last month was one of the least snowiest Decembers on record in Chicago, but meteorologists say that's not necessarily an indication of what's to come. The National Weat...
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Today's rain precedes bitter, bitter coldJan 02, 2015 12:01 am - The Winter Weather Advisory for the suburban area issued for last night's combination of rain, sleet and snow expired at noon, but the National Weather Service says slic...