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Lake-effect snow hits the city
BreakingKey moment
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
Snow started sticking downtown just after noon.
JLJessica LanePhotographer
Key moment
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
O’Hare reports 140 delayed flights
Departures are running about 45 minutes late. Check your airline before you leave home.