Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Winter is finally upon us. Got action shots of sledding, epic snow fights or pristine white winter scenery? Share them with the town.
Winter might have arrived a little late this year, but it's here. If you braved the snow today and took pictures of the surroundings in all of their winter glory, share them in our Snow Storm Gallery. Let's hope we don't have a repeat of the 2011 blizzard, right? Look back at our Blizzard 2011 gallery. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - There are plenty of ways to keep up on local news:
Monday, March 4, 2013
As much as to eight to 10 inches may fall in some areas Monday night and Tuesday throughout the day.
A winter storm warning is in effect from 9 a.m. Tuesday until 12 a.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. We can expect an estimated 4 to 8 inches of snow, and as much as 10 inches in some areas, according to the forecast. Accumulation could reach one to two inches an hour, making snow removal difficult. The NWS also reports that winds might reach 25 to 30 mph, increasing the possibility of large snow drifts. The following schools and school districts have closed for the day. All Village of Orland Park buildings are open Tuesday, including the Sportsplex. The village asks that residents keep garbage cans off the street if this is a trash day and to keep fire hydrants visible. Snow plows are working throughout the storm…
Monday, February 25, 2013
The National Weather Service issued an advisory for what might be the biggest snowstorm this winter season, with up to six inches of snow expected and heavy winds throughout Tuesday.
Update: 12:55 p.m. Orland School District 135 is canceling all after school activities Tuesday, as a heavy winter storm continues through the area. The Champions Day Care program will still continue as scheduled. But all other after school programs, including Young Rembrants and all Orland Youth Association activities, are cancelled, according to D135 Community Relations Coordinator Tracy Marc. Kirby School District 140 has also cancelled all after school activities, according to their website. Community Consolidated School District 146 also cancelled their after school activities due to the weather, according to administration staff. Consolidated High School District 230 also has cancelled all after school programs, including their night …
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Three to six inches of snow accumulation are expected overnight, according to a hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service in Chicago issued a hazardous weather warning for tonight and throughout Friday morning. Three to six inches of snow is expected to fall throughout the late Thursday evening and into Friday morning, as well as potential lightening. The precipitation may turn into freezing rain by dawn Friday for areas along and south of I-80. Increased wind speeds may cause blowing snow and decreased visibility, so drivers are urged to use caution on the road, especially during the Friday morning commute. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - There are plenty of ways to keep up on local news:
Thursday, February 7, 2013
The National Weather Service’s early morning freezing rain alert has evolved into warnings of a potential snowstorm this evening.
What began as freezing rain this morning may develop into snow showers later tonight. The National Weather Service issued a weather alert, warning of 1 to 4 inches of snow between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m., with northern Cook County seeing the heaviest accumulation. The advisory will last until midnight. The rain is expected to turn to snow beginning around 5 or 6 p.m.—"in time for the evening rush," the weather service said in the advisory. The heavy snowfall could reduce visibility to under a mile, the service warns. Drivers are also urged to use caution while driving in snowy weather, as road conditions are likely to become hazardous.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
The National Weather Service issued a winter advisory for the South Suburban area beginning tonight and extending into Monday afternoon.
A “well organized clipper system” is likely to deliver anywhere from two to five inches of snow atop the South Suburbs between the hours of 10 p.m. tonight and noon on Monday, according to the National Weather Service. While northern areas like Rockford and Marengo are expected to be the heaviest hit, the South Suburban region may see increased snowfall if lake effects kick into gear. Residents are warned to take caution while driving as snowfall may accumulate as fast as one inch per hour. The heaviest snowfall is expected to occur overnight, from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. Do you plan on being on the road tonight? Check out Patch’s 10 things to keep in your car during winter for safety tips!
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Accuweather meteorologists are predicting a large winter storm that could hit the south suburbs between Wednesday and Thursday.
Brace yourselves. The winter we’ve been dodging so far may be upon us. Accuweather is predicting a large winter storm, with heavy snow and gusting winds starting near the Colorado-Kansas border Wednesday and blowing through the Chicago area by Thursday. According to Accuweather: The storm will become known for high winds over the Plains, Midwest and eventually the East. Over the Plains and the Upper Midwest, where snow falls and wind gusts reach 50 mph, extensive blowing and drifting snow is in store with local whiteout conditions. Widespread travel problems are anticipated with this storm. The Chicago area is expected to get 1 to 3 inches of snow. Return to Patch for updates as more information is available. Sign up for Orland Park Patch …
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
We asked readers to tell us about their terrible drives home during last Friday's snowstorm for a chance to win Patch gear. Now, it's time to find out what the winner had to put up with to get home.
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- Joe Vince
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
For a lot of commuters, the Friday night drive home is a glorious time. It means "Goodbye work, hello weekend." But last week, it was more like, "Goodbye work, hello treacherous snow-bound roads." That's why we asked readers to tell us about their commuting horror stories, and we would reward one reader with a prize package of Patch gear. Sifting through the harrowing tales of travel, we picked a winner. Congratulations, Metro, your winter traffic woes make you the lucky (or possibly unlucky) winner. Here's what the reader wrote: Must have been an accident on the Lockport bridge because it was closed for quite a while. When we finally started moving my car starting sliding so I honked my horn to alert the driver ahead of me. Luckily, my …
Monday, January 23, 2012
Orland Park was covered with about six inches of snow on Friday, one of the highest totals in the Chicago area during the year's first snow.
Orland Park was among area towns hit hardest by Friday’s winter storm, with a little over 6 inches of snow blanketing streets. At its heaviest, snow was falling at about 1 inch per hour around 5 p.m., creating treacherous commutes, especially for people driving to or from Chicago. By around 9:30 p.m. the storm had passed, but left behind streets full of snow. Feedback from Orland Park Patch’s Facebook page on Saturday felt Orland Park Public Works did a great job with the plowing. Among the comments: Leave your thoughts about the plowing in our poll below.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Commuters had to endure heavy snow, poor road conditions and less-than-considerate drivers to get home Friday night. Share your commuting horror story for a chance to win a Patch prize package.
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- Joe Vince
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Saturday, January 21, 2012
If reports are to be believed, Friday night's commute home was not pretty. Were you one of the commuters who endured sitting in a cold car for hours and hours, just trying to make it back to your family (or your pet)? Here's your chance to share that trip with everyone else and make all those work-from-home slackers (like certain Patch editors) feel guilty. Post your commuting horror story from Friday night in this story's comments section for a chance to win a Patch Swag package that includes a tote bag, water bottle and other fun stuff. LIVE MAP: Check Out the Traffic Before You Hit the Road Here are a few comments from readers so far from the Frankfort Patch Facebook page. From Gretchen Kron Dust: "At 3:20p my husband began the drive …
Kimberly
2:59 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Good place for it!! Thanks for that update Susan. more ›