Nearly 100,000 Without Power, Fallen Trees and Power Lines …
Feb 22, 2023 · Rockford Airport is reporting more than one-third of an inch of ice, which has caused travel delays and power outages across the region. More than 100,000 residents of …
More Than 80,000 Chicago-Area Residents Remain Without Heat, Power …
Feb 23, 2023 · Thousands of residents across the north and west suburbs of Chicago remain without power or heat Thursday morning after an ice storm Wednesday accompanied by 35 …
How much ice does it take to knock out power, damage trees?
Jan 3, 2025 · Between one-quarter and one-half inch of ice is typically a disruptive ice storm. Numerous power outages, damage to trees and power lines, and, of course, very slick driving …
Ice from Freezing Rain Grips Power Lines, Trees in Northern …
Feb 23, 2023 · An ice storm caused accumulation of ice on power lines and tree branches which caused significant damage in northern Illinois, especially in Boone County, Winnebago …
Chicago ice storm: Over 100K without power as thick coating of ice ...
Feb 22, 2023 · CHICAGO (WLS) -- More than 100,000 people in the Chicago area are without power after a winter storm brought heavy rain and ice to the area. The weight of ice has …
Chicago Weather: Ice causes crashes, power outages, slick surfaces …
Feb 12, 2019 · Power lines over 63rd and Normandy on the city's South Side started sparking under the weight of a coating of ice. Across the area, ice-coated tree branches and power …
Chicago weather forecast: Thousands still without power hours …
Feb 23, 2023 · CHICAGO (WLS) -- Thousands of people in the Chicago area remain without power after a winter storm brought heavy rain and ice to the area. The weight of the ice …
Ice storm knocks out power, slicks roads across burbs - WGN-TV
Feb 23, 2023 · From Arlington Heights to Crystal Lake and beyond — ice blanketed street signs, trees, power lines and streets, knocking out power for Chicagoland residents, and creating …
Ice, freezing rain make for dangerous conditions - CBS Chicago - CBS News
Feb 23, 2023 · In Crystal Lake, ice had the grass crunching and the cars completely encased – and power lines were drooping treacherously lower and lower as the ice weighed them down. …
Winter Storm Leaves Ice-Covered Power Lines, Downed Trees ... - NBC Chicago
A winter weather system that brought freezing rain, ice accumulation and gusty winds to the Chicago area Wednesday has left downed trees and thousands without power.