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Saturday, January 26, 2013

Alert: Weather Service Says Sunday Ice Storm Could Be Dangerous

Sleet hitting the frozen ground could create iced-over roads and walks, and ice accumulation could break tree limbs and down power lines, the forecast says.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm alert for sleet and ice that will begin falling Sunday morning and not let up till late Sunday night. The good news is that warming temperatures will convert the freezing condensation to rain overnight, and thus shouldn't endanger people driving to work Monday, according to the forecast issued at 10:30 a.m. today. However, before that happens, the potential for "significant" ice accumulations will make driving conditions difficult and present the potential for breaking tree limbs and downed power lines, the forecast said. "Pavement and soil temperatures are below freezing so any liquid precipitation will likely freeze on contace and result in very icy and dangerous travele conditions …

SHUSSBAR

10:42 am on Monday, January 28, 2013

No salt needed on village streets. Just slow down. Have winter tires. They don t salt in Sweden, Norway or Finland.   more ›

Friday, January 20, 2012

If You Have to Drive, Drive Safe: Snow Travel Tips from the Illinois Tollway

The Illinois Tollway offers helpful tips on how to travel in the coming snow.

In preparation for incoming snow, the Illinois Tollway is putting its full fleet of 183 snowplows into action, a press release stated. All temporary lane closures have been canceled from 7 a.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday to help with snow removal efforts, the release added. Before you travel, check Oak Forest Patch's Traffic and Gas Guide, which provides up-to-the-minute gas and travel information, complete with current construction projects and street closures. Commuters also can call the Tollway's customer line for road updates at 800-865-5394. Call *999 on your cell phone if you need roadway assistance.  For updates of any possible delays, closings or cancellations, keep visiting the Oak Forest Patch home page throughout the day. Have …

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