Snowstorm Hits Geneva Again: How Much Fell?

GENEVA, IL — Geneva was on the receiving end of a heavy snowstorm for the second time in just over two weeks, as some parts of northeastern Illinois were blanketed with more than a foot of snow.

Geneva saw the third-most snow of any Kane County municipality Monday, with 5.2 inches, according to the National Weather Service. St. Charles and Batavia got 5.3 inches, according to the NWS.

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Oak Park received 18.2 inches of snow, the highest total in Illinois. Several other areas in Cook County reported more than a foot of snow, including 17.7 inches at Midway Airport.

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Here is a look at how other towns in the region fared during the most recent winter blast.

Joliet: 6.8 inches
Bolingbrook: 6.5 inches
St. Charles: 5.3 inches
Batavia: 5.3 inches
Elgin: 4.8 inches
Geneva: 5.2 inches
Naperville: 5 inches
Oswego: 5 inches
Aurora: 4.5 inches
Plainfield: 4.2 inches

Don't go out if you don't have to

The National Weather Service advised motorists to use caution, as blowing and drifting snow continued to reduce visibility on the roads. Localized heavy lake effect snowfall rates could also continue near Lake Michigan through the morning, with hazardous travel conditions due to snow-covered roads.

Authorities urged residents to:

• Consider postponing non-essential travel
• Bring an emergency kit if you must drive
• Check road conditions before leaving
• Take it slow when shoveling snow
• The area could get more snow in the coming days, with light snow possible Wednesday night and more snow — most likely near the lake on Thursday.

Friday and Saturday are expected to be partly sunny with highs in the low 20s.