ajor Winter Storm Expected to Impact Northern Illinois with Dangerous Travel Conditions

By TNW News Weather & Emergency Operations

ORIGINAL TNW NEWS STATEMENT

Issued Earlier Today
By: TNW News Weather Operations Division

A powerful winter storm is expected to impact Chicago, Aurora, northern Illinois, northwest Indiana, and southeastern Wisconsin, bringing dangerous travel conditions, potential power outages, and significant snowfall totals.

Apartment residents in Chicago and the City of Aurora are advised to call 311 immediately if heat is not workingin their building. Property owners are required to maintain adequate heat during winter weather events. If safe heat cannot be restored quickly, residents should seek alternate heated shelter.

ComEd reports that crews are prepared to respond if outages occur, but residents are reminded that emergency facilities such as 911 centers, fire stations, and police stations are restored first during widespread outages. Customers are urged to remain patient as crews work safely to restore service.

Drivers are strongly encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm, carry emergency supplies in their vehicles, and follow all local and state emergency guidance.

— TNW News Weather Operations

STORM UPDATE – MOVING TIMELINE & TRANSPORTATION RESPONSE

Updated at This Time
By: TNWNews Meteorologist | TNW News Weather Operations

A Winter Storm Warning goes into effect early Saturday morning as snow begins to spread across the region overnight.

Current Storm Timeline (Moving)

• Late Tonight: Snow develops in far western counties.
• Toward Daybreak Saturday: Snow spreads east across the entire Chicago metro area.
• Saturday Morning: Widespread snow is ongoing across northern Illinois.
• Saturday Afternoon & Evening: Snowfall rates increase to near 1 inch per hour, creating the most dangerous travel conditions of the event.
• Saturday Night: Heavy snow gradually tapers from west to east.

Illinois Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi confirmed that IDOT crews are fully mobilized, stocked, and staffed for continuous operations. IDOT urges motorists to slow down, allow extra time, check road conditions before traveling, and postpone non-essential travel during peak snowfall.

NEW LOCAL UPDATE — CITY OF AURORA SNOW PARKING REGULATIONS

Added to TNW News Storm Coverage

With snow expected this weekend, the City of Aurora reminds residents that vehicles must be removed from the street when two or more inches of snow are on the ground.

✅ Vehicles may park on the front lawn of a residential property during or within 24 hours after snowfall
✅ Vehicles may park over the sidewalk during or within 24 hours after snowfall
❌ Vehicles may NOT park on the parkway
❌ Vehicles may NOT park on the street when two or more inches of snow are present

Aurora’s Senior & Disability Services Division is still recruiting “Snow Angels” for Operation Senior Shovel, helping seniors with snow removal during storms. Residents can volunteer at:
www.aurora.il.us/SeniorShovel

TNW NEWS SAFETY REMINDERS

• Chicago & Aurora: Call 311 immediately for heating emergencies
• Power Outages: Emergency facilities receive top restoration priority
• Travel: Roads will be most hazardous Saturday afternoon and evening
• If You Must Drive: Reduce speed, leave extra space, and never pass a working snowplow

This article serves as the official updated TNW News winter storm coverage and will continue to update as conditions evolve.

For continuous radar, live road impacts, and local alerts, stay with TNWNews.com and TNW News Weather on all platforms.

— TNW News Weather & Emergency Operations Division

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