Wednesday, January 9, 2013
The snowless streak has broken a 1940 record of 319 days. No snow is expected in the immediate future.
With no snow in sight, Wednesday is expected to be the 320th consecutive day without at least an inch of snowfall in the Chicago area. That breaks the record of 319 days previously set in 1940. Chicago is expected to continue to set new records with no snow in the forecast. Only 1.3 inches have fallen so far this winter, according to the Chicago Tribune. That ties with 1889-1890 as Chicago's "most snow-deprived start." - - - - - - - - - - - - - - There are plenty of ways to keep up on Bolingbrook news:
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
In Chicago, 319 days have passed without an inch of snowfall.
Chicago's lack of snowfall is set to tie a record set in 1940. Three hundred and nineteen days have passed without an inch of snow falling in Chicago, according to the Chicago Tribune. With warm temperatures forecast for the rest of the week, Chicago will most likely break that record. Temperatures have also been warmer, according to the Trib. The lowest degree recorded so far this winter is 10 degrees above zero. Colder temperatures are projected for late Saturday and Sunday. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - There are plenty of ways to keep up on Bolingbrook news:
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Wednesday's rain will turn into snow Thursday, with strong winds and possible power outages and wind damage.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
A winter storm warning is in effect from 3 p.m. Thursday to 3 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Dec. 20, 8:45 a.m. A winter storm warning has been declared for Bolingbrook from 3 p.m. Thursday to 3 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service. The heaviest snowfall is expected to hit the immediate Chicago area between 5 and 9 p.m. Expect reduced visibility, high winds and blowing and drifting snow. How much snow will fall is still unclear, but NWS predicts between two to six inches of snow, with the highest amounts in the far north and northwest suburbs. Winds will increase from 30 to 40 mph Thursday afternoon to 50 to 60 mph Thursday evening. Strong winds may cause minor damage and power outages. Dec. 19, 4:15 p.m. It will start with occasional rain and nearly balmy temperatures of 48 to 50 by 11 a.m., according to …
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather alert for Bolingbrook, and some forecasters say we could be in for six to 12 inches of the white stuff.
Monday, December 17, 2012
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather alert for Bolingbrook, and some forecasters say we could be in for six to 12 inches of the white stuff.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2 p.m. The National Weather Service continues to warn of a "rapidly strengthening storm." The NWS still expects the storm to begin with rain Wednesday night. Colder air will turn that rain into all snow by midday Thursday. Current predictions show that six of more inches will fall in eastern Iowa, northwestern and north central Illinois and Wisconsin. As more of the storm is known, snow predictions can rise or fall. The NWS is more certain about winds with gusts as high as 45 to 50 mph Thursday afternoon and evening. Travel is expected to be difficult Thursday, and the storm will affect air travel, the NWS said. Original story Snow might finally arrive in Bolingbrook Thursday, according to the National Weather …
Monday, December 10, 2012
The Chicago Tribune reports that if there is no more than 0.1 of an inch Monday, a new record will be set for days between snows.
The Chicago area could set a new winter record Monday. According to a story from the Chicago Tribune, if the area does not receive more than 0.1 of an inch of snow today, we’ll set a record for the number of days between measurable snowfalls. This time, 280. A measurable snowfall is more than 0.1 of an inch, the Trib reports. The National Weather Service is predicting a 30 percent chance of snow showers and a chance for flurries with a high of 35 degrees for Monday. Temperatures will remain unseasonably warm later in the week with predicted highs in the mid-40s, according to the National Weather Service. This season’s lack of snow coupled with last winter’s below average snow total is not helping with the drought conditions the area has …
Friday, February 24, 2012
Bolingbrook's street department called in crews to plow at about 2 a.m. Friday.
As the snow continued to fall overnight in Bolingbrook, the village’s street department called in crews to plow at about 2 a.m. Friday. “At that time we called in 15 drivers to take care of our main and secondary routes,” said Lucas Rickelman, Bolingbrook’s superintendent of streets. Bolingbrook Lt. Michael Rompa said there were no accidents to report from last night or this morning due to the snowy conditions. “Public Works does a nice job cleaning things up,” he said.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Village officials budgeted $996,500 for the season. To date, $215,400 has been expended.
The lack of white has had Bolingbrook saving some green so far this winter season. Village officials budgeted $996,500 for the season, which includes salt costs, snow removal, vehicle maintenance and employee overtime. It was a year ago this week the Chicago area was blanketed with more than 15 inches of snow. To date this season, Bolingbrook has only had to contend with seven winter storms, which used about $215, 400 of the village’s coffers, said Michael Drey, Bolingbrook’s director of public works. “An average winter usually is 20 storms,” he said. “If the mild winter continues we anticipate savings.” This week, temperatures have been about 50 degrees. The last mild winter season Bolingbrook had was in late 2001 and early 2002. Drey …
Friday, January 20, 2012
Plainfield District 202 is latest to announce after-school cancellations.
3:27 p.m. -------------- Lewis University announced it would close all its campuses, including the main campus in Romeoville, at 4 p.m., due to increasingly nasty weather. Classes were set to resume Saturday. 2:40 p.m. --------------- Due to the continuing snowstorm, the White Oak Library District's Romeoville (201 W. Normantown), Crest Hill (1298 Theodore St.) and Lockport (121 E. 8th St.) branches will close at 3 p.m. as opposed to the usual closing time of 5 p.m. 2:34 p.m. -------------- Valley View is reporting that weather-related traffic delays have buses running 15 minutes late. From the district's Facebook page: All VVSD buses are running 15+ minutes late to middle school and then elementary schools due to weather-related traffic…
Andy
5:20 pm on Tuesday, January 8, 2013
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