A powerful winter storm bringing dangerously low wind chills, powerful winds, icy roads and snow that barreled through multiple states, including Illinois and Indiana, left travelers scrambling at airports as hundreds of flights were canceled, and motorists braving dangerous, icy roads.
Friday, while a winter storm warning went into effect for the entire Chicago area, a blizzard warning took effect in parts of Northwest Indiana, with white-out and slick driving conditions leading toAnd while much of the storm had passed by Saturday, wind chills 30 degrees below zero left roads in many places remained iced-over throughout the holiday weekend.
According to the Illinois State Police, troopers responded to crashes, slide offs and stranded motorists Thursday through Sunday morning.Sign up for NBC Chicago newsletters. "We specifically want to tip our caps to the Indiana Department of Transportation who were working around the clock, doing their best to make the roads simply passable in some locations," a press release from the ISP said."Their battle with the winds and arctic temperatures made their work seem futile we’re sure, but they persevered and didn’t stop plowing."
According to statistics compiled by the department, as a result of the storm, patrols responded to 153 reports of property damage, 28 crashes involving injuries and 83 slide offs that required tows. "A thank you to all the tow agencies that responded and towed vehicles in elements not seen in years," the release continued."Enjoy the warm weather that is headed our way this week."
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