Yes, reports here are that 1,000 cars got stuck in the jam on northbound Lakeshore Drive. Tow trucks and plows are clearing the mess now. There was also a jam and abandoned cars on southbound LSD reported at 47th street. It's still closed now. 58,000 without power now, 178,000 have had power restored. Sun is shining in the western suburbs now (11 AM). Regards, Bob S.
On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 10:30 AM, Christine Nielsen <[email protected]> wrote: > I've been following updates from a friend in Chicago, whose husband > was stuck in traffic for 11 hours. He left work at 3pm, and from 5 pm > to 4am, he was stuck in snowy gridlock on LSD near North Ave. No sign > of city plows, assistance or rescue of any kind. If it weren't for > the residents of 1440 N Michigan, who rescued several stranded > motorists, he might still be out there. He waited in their lobby, > trying to catch a cab until 7am, then struck out towards Clark (Tyrone > the doorman had given him his hat!) to catch a bus home... > > Snow has turned to freezing rain here. Ick. > > -c > > On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 5:00 PM, Christine Aguila <[email protected]> > wrote: >> It was expected to start at 3p, but it started a half hour early. Schools >> closed at 2p & they've already called a snow day for tomorrow. Last snowday >> in Chicago was 1999. We could get anywhere from 10 to 2 feet of snow. Some >> are claiming we're going to get 2-3 inches per hour. Worst time will be 9p >> to 5am. Snowmobiles have been sent to the fire and police departments for >> rescue capability. We're under a blizzard warning until tomorrow at 3p. The >> winds are really starting to pick up. I have a feeling the winds will be >> the worst part of the storm; Lake Michigan waves are supposed to be >> enormous--I won't be able to get down there to photograph them. >> >> Since we have a snow day tomorrow, I'll be free to try for some pictures. >> My big worry is power--sure hope it doesn't go out because I only have a >> snort or two of scotch in the house. We're having brats and baked beans for >> dinner. May make some carrot cake. And a movie for sure. >> >> Wish us luck! :-) >> Big cheers, Christine from Chicago >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> [email protected] >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. >> > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
