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US: Arctic Air Mass Brings Significant Lake-Effect Snow to Michigan

An Arctic air mass moved into Michigan on Wednesday, January 28, and lingered over the region, creating significant lake-effect snow. The freezing surge brought heavy snowfall across various parts of the state.

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US: Heavy Snow Squall Drops Visibility in Chicago, Winter Weather Alerts in Effect 2

Snow squall warnings were issued Wednesday morning, January 14 across parts of the Chicago area, bringing brief but intense snowfall, whiteout conditions, and strong winds that created hazardous travel conditions. The fast-moving squalls led to slick roads, reduced visibility, and flight disruptions at O’Hare Airport, where departures were temporarily grounded and delays averaged nearly an hour. Some areas reported up to two inches of snow in under two hours, while lake-effect snow is expected to continue affecting parts of Chicago, northwest Indiana, and southwest Michigan through Thursday

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US: Lake-Effect Snow and Snow Squalls Hit Michigan and Indiana 3

Snow showers and snow squalls moved across Michigan and Indiana as arctic air pushed into the Midwest, bringing gusty winds and sharply colder temperatures. In Michigan and parts of northern Indiana, lake-effect snow off the Great Lakes intensified snowfall at times, briefly reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions despite generally light accumulations.

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US: Lake-Effect Snow and Snow Squalls Hit Michigan and Indiana

Snow showers and snow squalls moved across Michigan and Indiana as arctic air pushed into the Midwest, bringing gusty winds and sharply colder temperatures. In Michigan and parts of northern Indiana, lake-effect snow off the Great Lakes intensified snowfall at times, briefly reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions despite generally light accumulations.

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US: Lake-Effect Snow and Snow Squalls Hit Michigan and Indiana 2

Snow showers and snow squalls moved across Michigan and Indiana as arctic air pushed into the Midwest, bringing gusty winds and sharply colder temperatures. In Michigan and parts of northern Indiana, lake-effect snow off the Great Lakes intensified snowfall at times, briefly reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions despite generally light accumulations.

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US: Heavy Snow Squall Drops Visibility in Chicago, Winter Weather Alerts in Effect

Heavy snow blanketed Chicago on Wednesday morning, January 14, causing significant flight delays and creating whiteout conditions for commuters. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a 90-minute ground stop at O’Hare International Airport as a band of intense snow and ice moved through the metro area. Potent lake-effect snow is expected to impact parts of Chicago, northwest Indiana, and southwest Michigan through Thursday, January 15, with travel warnings remaining in effect.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 6

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 7

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 5

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Blizzard Conditions Sweep Michigan as Lake-Effect Snow Intensifies

An early-season winter storm is bringing blizzard conditions and heavy lake-effect snow across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and northern Lower regions through Thanksgiving, creating hazardous travel conditions.

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Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

A pier on Lake Michigan is covered with ice in Chicago, the United States, on February 18, 2025. Despite the sunshine, it is likely the coldest day of this week in Chicago on Tuesday, with the highest temperature being minus 23.9 Celsius degrees and the lowest plunging to minus 28.3 Celsius degrees. The wind chill is at minus 31.6 Celsius degrees. Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

A pier on Lake Michigan is covered with ice in Chicago, the United States, on February 18, 2025. Despite the sunshine, it is likely the coldest day of this week in Chicago on Tuesday, with the highest temperature being minus 23.9 Celsius degrees and the lowest plunging to minus 28.3 Celsius degrees. The wind chill is at minus 31.6 Celsius degrees. Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

Small ice bergs are seen in the waters of Lake Michigan in Chicago, the United States, on February 18, 2025. Despite the sunshine, it is likely the coldest day of this week in Chicago on Tuesday, with the highest temperature being minus 23.9 Celsius degrees and the lowest plunging to minus 28.3 Celsius degrees. The wind chill is at minus 31.6 Celsius degrees. Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Pancake Ice Formed On Lake Michigan In Chicago, IL

Pancake ice was spotted floating on Lake Michigan near Chicago, Illinois, on Sunday, January 19, as dangerously cold wind chills swept through the area.

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US: Winter Storm Batters Central States, State Of Emergency Declared 2

A major winter storm swept across the central U.S. on Sunday, January 5, bringing heavy snow, ice, strong winds, and plunging temperatures. States of emergency have been declared in Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri. Reports indicate that some areas may receive the heaviest snowfall in a decade.

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US: Winter Storm Batters Central States, State Of Emergency Declared

A major winter storm swept across the central U.S. on Sunday, January 5, bringing heavy snow, ice, strong winds, and plunging temperatures. States of emergency have been declared in Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri. Reports indicate that some areas may receive the heaviest snowfall in a decade.

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US: Pileup Involving 17 Vehicles Shuts Down I-94 In Southwest Michigan

A multiple-vehicle crash shut down I-94 in both directions near Hartford in Van Buren County, Michigan, on Monday, December 2. Michigan State Police reported that one person was critically injured, and they believed driving too fast under whiteout conditions to be a factor in the crash.

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US: Severe Weather Moves Through Chicago Metropolitan Area

Severe weather moved through the Chicago metropolitan area on Friday evening, August 16. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for several counties in Illinois and Indiana.

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U.S.-CHICAGO-HEAT WAVE

(240618) -- CHICAGO, June 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People cool themselves off in Lake Michigan in Chicago, the United States on June 17, 2024. Chicagoans have been taken aback by the heat wave when they stepped out of houses Monday morning. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-CHICAGO-HEAT WAVE

(240618) -- CHICAGO, June 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People cool themselves off in Lake Michigan in Chicago, the United States on June 17, 2024. Chicagoans have been taken aback by the heat wave when they stepped out of houses Monday morning. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

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US: Dense Fog Moves Over Chicago Area

Dense fog moved over Lake Michigan into the Chicago area on Friday, June 14, in the middle of a sunny day.

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U.S.-CHICAGO-CITY LANDSCAPE

(240502) -- CHICAGO, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People ride bicycles by the Lake Michigan in Chicago, the United States, on May 1, 2024. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua)

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Morning Sunrise Over Chicago Skyline

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Morning sunrise over the city skyline and the steaming frigid waters of Lake Michigan at Montrose Beach on January 16, 2024, in Chicago, IL, USA. Photo by Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-CHICAGO-COLD WEATHER

(240115) -- CHICAGO, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman looks at the Lake Michigan with steam fog in cold weather in downtown Chicago, the United States, Jan. 14, 2024. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

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U.S.-CHICAGO-COLD WEATHER

(240115) -- CHICAGO, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 14, 2024 shows the Lake Michigan with steam fog in cold weather in downtown Chicago, the United States. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

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U.S.-CHICAGO-COLD WEATHER

(240115) -- CHICAGO, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 14, 2024 shows the Lake Michigan with steam fog in cold weather in downtown Chicago, the United States. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

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U.S.-CHICAGO-COLD WEATHER

(240115) -- CHICAGO, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 14, 2024 shows the Lake Michigan with steam fog in cold weather in downtown Chicago, the United States. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

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U.S.-CHICAGO-COLD WEATHER

(240115) -- CHICAGO, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 14, 2024 shows the Lake Michigan with steam fog in cold weather in downtown Chicago, the United States. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

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ISS Takes Dawn Photo Of America Lit Up Like Christmas Lights

Handout photo - City lights stretch across the United States like a string of Christmas lights in this image taken from the International Space Station on Nov. 10, 2023. At far left, the lights of Chicago, Illinois, are outlined by Lake Michigan. At far right, the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area shines through the clouds while the sun’s first rays start to light up Earth’s atmosphere. November 10, 2023. Photo by NASA/Jasmin Moghbeli via ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-CHICAGO-VENETIAN NIGHT

(230813) -- CHICAGO, Aug. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Boats decorated for Venetian Night are pictured on Lake Michigan in downtown Chicago, the United States, Aug. 12, 2023. The 3rd Annual Venetian Night featuring decorated boats, entertainment and fireworks display was held here on Saturday. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

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U.S.-CHICAGO-VENETIAN NIGHT

(230813) -- CHICAGO, Aug. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Boats decorated for Venetian Night are pictured on Lake Michigan in downtown Chicago, the United States, Aug. 12, 2023. The 3rd Annual Venetian Night featuring decorated boats, entertainment and fireworks display was held here on Saturday. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

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U.S.-CHICAGO-VENETIAN NIGHT

(230813) -- CHICAGO, Aug. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Boats decorated for Venetian Night are pictured on Lake Michigan in downtown Chicago, the United States, Aug. 12, 2023. The 3rd Annual Venetian Night featuring decorated boats, entertainment and fireworks display was held here on Saturday. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

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U.S.-CHICAGO-VENETIAN NIGHT

(230813) -- CHICAGO, Aug. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Boats decorated for Venetian Night are pictured on Lake Michigan in downtown Chicago, the United States, Aug. 12, 2023. The 3rd Annual Venetian Night featuring decorated boats, entertainment and fireworks display was held here on Saturday. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

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(SP)U.S.-CHICAGO-SAILING-SAIL GP

(230618) -- CHICAGO, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Team New Zealand and team Australia compete during Sail GP season 4 on Lake Michigan in Chicago, the United States, on June 17, 2023. (Photo by Vincent Johnson/Xinhua)

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(SP)U.S.-CHICAGO-SAILING-SAIL GP

(230618) -- CHICAGO, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Team USA competes during Sail GP season 4 on Lake Michigan in Chicago, the United States, on June 17, 2023. (Photo by Vincent Johnson/Xinhua)

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(SP)U.S.-CHICAGO-SAILING-SAIL GP

(230618) -- CHICAGO, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Team New Zealand, team Australia and team Canada compete during Sail GP season 4 on Lake Michigan in Chicago, the United States, on June 17, 2023. (Photo by Vincent Johnson/Xinhua)

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(SP)U.S.-CHICAGO-SAILING-SAIL GP

(230618) -- CHICAGO, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Team France competes during Sail GP season 4 on Lake Michigan in Chicago, the United States, on June 17, 2023. (Photo by Vincent Johnson/Xinhua)

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(SP)U.S.-CHICAGO-SAILING-SAIL GP

(230618) -- CHICAGO, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Spectators watch the match at the shore during Sail GP season 4 on Lake Michigan in Chicago, the United States, on June 17, 2023. (Photo by Vincent Johnson/Xinhua)

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(SP)U.S.-CHICAGO-SAILING-SAIL GP

(230618) -- CHICAGO, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Team New Zealand celebrate their victory during Sail GP season 4 on Lake Michigan in Chicago, the United States, on June 17, 2023. (Photo by Vincent Johnson/Xinhua)

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(SP)U.S.-CHICAGO-SAILING-SAIL GP

(230618) -- CHICAGO, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Teams compete during Sail GP season 4 on Lake Michigan in Chicago, the United States, on June 17, 2023. (Photo by Vincent Johnson/Xinhua)

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(SP)U.S.-CHICAGO-SAILING-SAIL GP

(230618) -- CHICAGO, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Teams compete during Sail GP season 4 on Lake Michigan in Chicago, the United States, on June 17, 2023. (Photo by Vincent Johnson/Xinhua)

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(SP)U.S.-CHICAGO-SAILING-SAIL GP

(230618) -- CHICAGO, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Team Switzerland competes during Sail GP season 4 on Lake Michigan in Chicago, the United States, on June 17, 2023. (Photo by Vincent Johnson/Xinhua)

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(SP)U.S.-CHICAGO-SAILING-SAIL GP

(230618) -- CHICAGO, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sail GP boats head back to harbor during Sail GP season 4 on Lake Michigan in Chicago, the United States, on June 17, 2023. (Photo by Vincent Johnson/Xinhua)

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(SP)U.S.-CHICAGO-SAILING-SAIL GP

(230618) -- CHICAGO, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Teams compete during Sail GP season 4 on Lake Michigan in Chicago, the United States, on June 17, 2023. (Photo by Vincent Johnson/Xinhua)

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(SP)U.S.-CHICAGO-SAILING-SAIL GP

(230618) -- CHICAGO, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Team New Zealand celebrate their victory during Sail GP season 4 on Lake Michigan in Chicago, the United States, on June 17, 2023. (Photo by Vincent Johnson/Xinhua)

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U.S.-CHICAGO-AUTUMN

(221017) -- CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fall colors blanket the ground of the skyline of Chicago with Lake Michigan in the foreground in downtown Chicago, the United States, Oct. 16, 2022. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

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U.S.-CHICAGO-AIR AND WATER SHOW 2022

(220821) -- CHICAGO, Aug. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly over Lake Michigan at the Chicago Air and Water Show 2022 in Chicago, the United States, on Aug. 20, 2022. The annual Chicago Air and Water Show was held here on Saturday. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua)

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(SP)U.S.-CHICAGO-SAIL GRAND PRIX

(220620) -- CHICAGO, June 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Australian team glides across the water during the U.S. Sailing Grand Prix Chicago on Lake Michigan on June 19, 2022. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

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(SP)U.S.-CHICAGO-SAIL GRAND PRIX

(220620) -- CHICAGO, June 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Team USA returns to the harbor after the U.S. Sailing Grand Prix Chicago on Lake Michigan on June 19, 2022. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

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(SP)U.S.-CHICAGO-SAIL GRAND PRIX

(220620) -- CHICAGO, June 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Danish team sets to return to harbor after the U.S. Sailing Grand Prix Chicago on Lake Michigan on June 19, 2022. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)