ROUND 1: FRIDAY MORNING, 2:00-8:00 A.M.
- Snow at rates of 1-2" per hour
- Reduced visibility and hazardous travel
ROUND 2: FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH EVENING, 1:00-9:00 P.M.
Possible rain late morning that transitions to snow in the early afternoon
WIND GUSTS INCREASE TO 45-50 MPH AT NIGHT
- Near zero visibility
- Snow covered roads
- Dangerous travel
SNOWFALL PREDICTIONS
We could get up to 8-12" of snow.
DEEP FREEZE BEGINS JANUARY 13
A sharp cold snap begins Saturday night, January 13 and extends through next week with highs and lows in the single digits during the day and below zero at night.
The coldest wind chills may fall below -30F particularly Monday and Tuesday nights.
Lows Saturday night through Monday night could be below zero and well below zero at times. Highs below zero are possible on Sunday and Monday. We may go 36-48 hours without breaking 0 degrees. Wind chills will bottom out late weekend and early next week -10 to -30.
Here are some tips for snow and cold weather:
NO STREET PARKING AFTER 2" SNOWFALL:
- The City prohibits parking on the street for 24 hours after 2 inches (2") or more of snow - or until the street or roadway has been cleared. This allows crews to efficiently and safely remove snow curb to curb
- No on-street parking for a period of 24 hours after 2 inches or more of snow falls - or until the street has been cleared
- The goal is to clear all streets within four hours after snow stops falling
- Crews plow primary streets first, followed by side streets, cul-de-sacs, and school crossings near schools
- The City does not clear snow from residential and business sidewalks
HOW TO PREVENT DRIVEWAY PILEUP:
- Shovel snow in the same direction as traffic to make a snow collection pocket.
- Snow collected by plows will pile up in the pocket instead of piling in your driveway opening.
IF YOU HAVE A POWER OUTAGE:
TIPS FOR PREVENTING FROZEN WATER LINES:
- Remove garden hose from outside spigot
- Allow warm air to circulate around water meter
- Tightly seal any vents or access areas in crawl space
- Run water at a trickle on extremely cold nights
WARMING CENTERS:
The Warrenville Park District Recreation Center (3S260 Warren Avenue) is a designated Warming Center with operating hours listed below:
- Monday-Thursday: 5:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
- Friday: 5:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Anyone who needs overnight accommodations should call the Police Department non-emergency telephone number, (630) 393-2131 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., or dial 9-1-1 after regular business hours, and ask to speak with an on-duty Sergeant or Corporal.
Find more warming shelters at: https://211dupage.gov/index.php/disaster
SHOVEL SAFELY:
When snow is wet and heavy, remember to stay hydrated, take frequent breaks, and move only small amounts with each shovel pass.
PLAN AHEAD BEFORE YOU HIT THE ROAD:
Use the Illinois Department of Transportation's web-based interactive mapping site, Getting Around Illinois. You can find information on winter road conditions and view our live traffic cameras.
Start your planning here: https://idot.click/u6h. Remember, “Ice and snow, take it slow.” Slow down to keep yourself and everyone on the road safe.
BE SALT SMART:
Road salt is used to keep roads safe, but too much salt damages vehicles and infrastructure, harms pets and plants, and degrades rivers and wetlands.
City staff attend annual trainings and deicing workshops to learn best practices when using salt.
Find tips to stay safe while using less salt: saltsmart.org/residents.