Lake Effect Snow Blankets Chicago, IL Metro Area - 2/15/2021

A small but potent lake effect snow band formed along the southern and western shores of Lake Michigan on February 15, 2021. It affected the city of Chicago as well as some locals such as Evanston, Illinois. Very cold temperatures made snowfall dry and powdery, accumulating quickly on roadways abd6 parked vehicles.
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Shots 1-3 - City of Chicago vehicle stuck along the northbound Edens Expressway in Chicago.

Shots 4-5/7 - IDOT plow clearing the Edens Expressway with Illinois State Police following close behind.

Shot 6 - A vehicle stranded along the northbound Edens Expressway in Chicago, Illinois.

Shots 8-14 - Scenes from Dempster Street Beach during lake enhanced snowfall in Evanston, Illinois.

SID: Jesse Walters