Lake County will be impacted by bitter cold
temperatures over the next several days. The forecast includes single digit
day-time temperatures followed by below zero night-time temperatures beginning Wednesday, Dec.
14 through at least Friday, Dec. 16.
What to Expect:
- Dangerous Wind Chills
(Wednesday night) - Possible impacts from frostbite and hypothermia.
- Freezing Roads (throughout this
week) - Isolated/dangerous travel conditions
- Snow /
Wintry Precipitation (Friday and Saturday). Low visibility and
dangerous travel conditions.
It's recommended that you allow
extra time for travel Friday morning. Motorists should make sure their vehicles
are appropriately prepared for winter weather, including keeping their fuel
tank full.
You are also encouraged to have
emergency supplies in your vehicle and a winter emergency kit at
home such as:
- blankets
- food
- fully-charged cell phone
- flashlight with extra batteries
- And more
Lake County Emergency Management
will be monitoring this evolving situation. Please refer to the National Weather Service.
Check Local
Road Conditions and Traffic with Lake County PASSAGE View a map of road conditions and events,
including crashes, stalls, debris, and other roadway incidents, and see camera
images of major intersections at www.lakecountypassage.com. iPhone and Android users
can also download PASSAGE apps. PASSAGE: 847-377-7000 |
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