Early winter storm drops heavy snow, prompts school closings, snarls traffic in Chicago area

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Northwest Indiana and the northern suburbs while much of the Chicago area has ...

Meteorologists in Chicago warned of rare snowspouts. What are they?

Meteorologists in the Chicago area issued a special marine warning — ordinarily reserved for thunderstorms and warm-season waterspouts — for the spout-producing snow squall.

First Winter Storm of the Season Blankets Chicago in Snow

Drivers were encouraged to use caution in the Chicago area as lake-effect snow showers continued into Monday.Dozens of area schools were closed due to the lake-effect snow, local media ...