Snowstorm Hits Elgin Again: How Much Fell?

Elgin IL

16 February, 2021

2:41 PM

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ELGIN, IL — Elgin was on the receiving end of a heavy snowstorm for the second time in just over two weeks, as some parts of northeastern Illinois were blanketed with more than a foot of snow. As for Elgin, about 4.8 inches of snow fell during the President's Day storm, according to the National Weather Service. Fewer Coronavirus Vaccines Coming To Kane Co. As Priorities Shift Oak Park received 18.2 inches of snow, the highest total in Illinois. Several other areas in Cook County reported more than a foot of snow, including 17.7 inches at Midway Airport. St. Charles and Batavia saw the most snow in Kane County, with 5.3 inches, according to the NWS. Kane County Positivity Rate Drops To 4-Month Low Here is a look at how other towns in the region fared during the most recent winter blast. Joliet: 6.8 inchesBolingbrook: 6.5 inchesSt. Charles: 5.3 inchesBatavia: 5.3 inchesElgin: 4.8 inchesGeneva: 5.2 inchesNaperville: 5 inches Oswego: 5 inchesAurora: 4.5 inchesPlainfield: 4.2 inches Don't go out if you don't have to The National Weather Service advised motorists to use caution, as blowing and drifting snow continued to reduce visibility on the roads. Localized heavy lake effect snowfall rates could also continue near Lake Michigan through the morning, with hazardous travel conditions due to snow-covered roads. Authorities urged residents to: Consider postponing non-essential travelBring an emergency kit if you must driveCheck road conditions before leavingTake it slow when shoveling snowThe area could get more snow in the coming days, with light snow possible Wednesday night and more snow — most likely near the lake on Thursday. Friday and Saturday are expected to be partly sunny with highs in the low 20s.