December 28, 2020
❆ Snow is Coming and We are Ready
With snow and ice accumulation expected starting late Tuesday afternoon, it's official - SNOW SEASON is here!
According to the National Weather Service, snow is expected to develop in the area beginning late Tuesday afternoon before gradually changing to a wintry mix, including freezing rain. Impacts to travel are expected. Power outages are possible from the combination of heavy wet snow, icing and gusty winds.
The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) has shifted its focus towards winter snow and ice operations. We have a team of dedicated snow plow drivers rotating on-call 24/7, and foreman in our command center monitoring weather forecasts.
We are here no matter the time, no matter the day to help keep Lake County roads as safe as possible. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the content below so you are prepared for snow and ice this winter. Learn how to see the latest road conditions, where snow plows are at, and much more!
View Live Road Conditions
LCDOT has built several tools in-house through Lake County PASSAGE for you to get real-time, local traffic information throughout the winter season.
In addition to seeing traffic incidents and road closures live on a map, you have access to the PASSAGE cameras which means you can look at real-time snapshots from major intersections. Turn on camera images in “Layer Options” at the top right, find intersections along your route, and check road conditions in each direction.
Access PASSAGE by downloading the Lake County PASSAGE app (Apple and Android), or by visiting lakecountypassage.com.
Snow Plow Tracker
Get another view of road conditions from the dashboard of our snow plows! You can check the progress of snow and ice removal on all 26 of LCDOT's plow routes through Lake County PASSAGE. See what direction plow trucks are headed, if plows are up or down on the trucks to clear snow, and if our plow trucks are currently spreading salt. Click the snow plow trucks on the map to view snapshots from their dashcams, which are updated every three minutes.
Don't Crowd the Plow!
Please give our plow drivers plenty of room to do their job. If possible, stay back at least 50 feet, or about two car lengths.
Learn more by watching this video»
Which Roads Does LCDOT Plow?
Our most frequently asked question is - which roads do you plow? LCDOT plows Lake County highways, the ones marked with the 5-sided blue and gold route markers such as Butterfield Road, Washington Street, and Buffalo Grove Road. We do NOT plow state routes like IL Route 120 or IL Route 60. State routes are maintained by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).
Map of LCDOT Snow Routes»
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