Overnight snow expected to snarl morning commute

Margaret Even of Rogers Park walks with her dog, Tilly, at Montrose Harbor on a chilly and sunny Sunday. Up to a half a foot of snow is expected to fall overnight, likely affecting Monday morning commuters. (Jose M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune / February 3, 2013)

Staff report

4:21 a.m. CST, February 4, 2013

The winter's heaviest snowfall to date has arrived, and commuters could face a slow and slippery trip to work this morning.

With up to half a foot of snow possible, the National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the region that will remain in effect through noon today.

Forecasters expect the snow accumulation to range between two and five inches, with six inches possible in some places.

The city of Chicago deployed its full fleet of 284 snowplows overnight, according to the Department of Streets and Sanitation. The plows will focus first on main streets before working to clear side streets.

By 4:15 a.m., the Illinois State Police had already responded to about 15 overnight crashes, an increase due to hazardous weather conditions, Master Sgt. Jason LoCoco said.

Many of the crashes occurred on the Dan Ryan and Kennedy expressways, LoCoco said.

Officials are urging drivers to allow extra commuting time, drive slowly and leave plenty of room when passing plows and emergency vehicles.

Check back for more information.

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