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Lake-effect snow hits the city

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Lake-effect snow warning extended to 9pm

The weather service now expects 6 to 10 inches along the lakefront, with the heaviest bands between 3pm and 7pm. Schools on the North Side will dismiss two hours early.

NPNathan PriceClimate reporter

Plows on the road

312city plows and salt trucks out right now
DWDana WhitfieldMetro editor

Please, if you don’t have to drive this afternoon, don’t. Give the crews room to work.

Streets and Sanitation commissioner
DWDana WhitfieldMetro editor

The view from Michigan Avenue

Downtown at 12:40pm. Photo: The Morning Ledger
Downtown at 12:40pm. Photo: The Morning Ledger

Snow started sticking downtown just after noon.

JLJessica LanePhotographer
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Trains running, buses slowed

All rail lines are on schedule. Bus routes along the lakefront are running 10 to 20 minutes late, the transit authority said.

MBMarcus BellReporter

Warming centers open at 6 libraries

Six neighborhood libraries will stay open until 10pm as warming centers. Hot drinks are free; no ID needed.

DWDana WhitfieldMetro editor

Good morning — here is what to expect

We are following the season’s first big lake-effect storm all day. Expect updates every 15 minutes, and tell us what you are seeing on your street.

NPNathan PriceClimate reporter

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