The Blizzard of '78 was a catastrophic storm that killed about 100 people and injured 4,500 more — and caused more than $500 million in damage — when it slammed into Northeastern states. However, that ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --What's the difference between a snowstorm and a blizzard? How does a snowstorm become a blizzard? If you think it's just about how much snow falls, think again. While snow is obviously ...

Prior to Jan. 12, wintry weather has been unrelenting in the Chicago area since the start of 2024 with snow falling on all but one of the first 11 days of January -- and the biggest snowstorm yet is ...

This week, Chicago got hammered with 60 mph winds and 20 inches of snow. The blizzard stranded drivers for as much as nine hours and left 519 automobiles deserted on Lake Shore Drive. While Mother ...

Two of Michigan’s most famous blizzards occurred on January 26. You may be more familiar with the second blizzard, which occurred on January 26, 1978. The first huge blizzard to occur on January 26 ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 12, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Chicago Cubs owner Philip K. Wrigley ...

A significant storm is expected to move into the Chicago area Friday, bringing in wet, heavy snow, strong winds and near-blizzard conditions through Saturday. The first burst of snowfall across ...