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Snow, ice cover Illinois roads after winter storm. See road conditions map
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Parts of Illinois were hit with up to 14 inches of snow this weekend as a legendary winter storm moved across the country.
Now, as residents prepare to set out for work and school, many wonder how well the snow plows and salt trucks kept up with road conditions.
Here’s a look at how Illinois streets are looking Monday now that most of the flurries are behind us.
How much snow did Illinois get this weekend?
Here’s how much accumulation the following cities got in the last 48 hours, according to the National Weather Service:
- Chicago (O’Hare): 3.5 inches
- Chicago (Loop): 10.5 inches
- Peoria: 2.5 inches
- Springfield: 5 inches
- Bloomington: 4.5 inches
- Champaign: 5-6.6 inches
- Knoxville: 1.5 inches
- Effingham: 8 inches
- Claremont: 14 inches
Illinois road conditions map
An interactive road conditions map provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation shows roads throughout Illinois at least partly covered with snow or ice.
Most roads in the southern half are “mostly” covered with ice or snow, while many roads in southeastern Illinois are fully covered.
Drivers traveling south of Livingston and east of Springfield should proceed with caution.
Find Illinois road conditions near you
You can view the road conditions near you at gettingaroundillinois.com. The site offers separate interactive maps for winter road conditions, construction and travelers.