On Wednesday Feb. 2,  the Chicagoland area received almost 10 inches of snow, shattering the warm streak of January and December. This is the largest snowfall on record this winter and weathercasters are predicting more to come. 

The Southern suburbs took the brunt of the snow receiving just under a foot, while the Northern suburbs only received a couple inches. 

The snow started late Tuesday night and did not stop until mid afternoon on Wednesday. Snow plows attempted to clear the snow as it fell but it took almost two days for the roads to be completely clear. 

Junior Emily Kuzur said “The snow can be really problematic, especially since a lot of people are inexperienced in driving in snow, plus the side streets not being cleared…it just makes a big mess.”

Many students and faculty had trouble getting to school and navigating the roads. In an effort to protect the community Lemont High School decided to call a “snow day” on that Wednesday. 

They launched a plan that included asynchronous learning and no google meets. Many students were relieved with the decision, and did not mind doing their work from home. 

In addition, Lemont also called a late start day on that Thursday. Delaying classes until 9:30 a.m. to give students and staff ample time to get to school.

As more snow is falling we can be more prepared for the long winter ahead.