Winter Weather in Southern Cook County, Illinois

Winter Weather December 29, 2025 · Southern Cook County, Illinois

The wider storm

Strong winds and periods of snow caused significant blowing snow across much of northern Illinois from early morning through early afternoon on December 29th. Visibilities were frequently under one mile, especially in rural areas. Winds were frequently gusting between 40 mph and 50 mph with higher peak gusts, including a gust to 60 mph at the Sugar Grove Airport.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1302934. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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