More Snow, Dangerous Wind Chills Predicted for Kendall County

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory starting at 6 p.m. Monday until 6 a.m. Tuesday, predicting 3 to 6 inches of snow accumulation for Kendall, Will and Grundy counties.

Roads could become snow covered, resulting in difficult travel, and visibility may be reduced to one-quarter mile at times, the NWS said.

Wind chills of 20 to 35 below zero are expected late Tuesday night through Thursday morning, with strong winds that could mean blowing and drifting snow Tuesday evening into Wednesday.

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Kendall County warming centers include:

• Senior Service Associates, 908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville
• Grace Community Church, Route 126 and Mill Road, Yorkville
• Kendall County Health Department, 811 W. John St., Yorkville
• Kendall County Public Safety Center, 1102 Cornell Road, Yorkville
• Oswegoland Park District: Civic Center, 5 Ashlawn Ave., Montgomery; Prairie Point, 313 E. Washington St., Oswego; Boulder Point, 0 Boulder Hill Pass, Montgomery; South Point, 810 Preston Lane, Oswego
• Oswego Police Department, 3525 Route 34
• Oswego Public Library District, 32 W. Jefferson St., Oswego; 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery
• Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St.
• Oswego Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill
• Plainfield Police Department, 14300 S. Coil Plus Drive
• Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road

Click here for a full list of Kendall County warming centers and information on hours of operation.

The Will County Emergency Management Agency offers these extreme cold safety tips:

• Wear several layers of loose fitting, lightweight, warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy clothing.
• Wear mittens instead of gloves.
• Wear water-repellent clothing.
• Wear a hat.
• Cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs.
• Make sure small children, infants, and the elderly stay warm. They are more vulnerable to the cold.
• Take advantage of warming centers, public park facilities, and heated stores and malls.
• Where possible, try to keep one room in your home heated to 68-70 degrees.
• Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages.
• Eat high energy foods and drink warm beverages.
• Beware of overexertion; shoveling snow or pushing disabled cars can be very strenuous and should only be done by individuals in good health.
• Safe heating tips
• Electric heaters can be hazardous and should be used with caution to prevent shock, fire, and burns. Follow the usage instructions carefully and keep clothing and blankets away from heating elements.
• Carbon monoxide can kill. Be careful using fireplaces; make sure flues are clear and properly ventilated.
• Gas ovens, burners, and charcoal should never be used to heat your home.
• NEVER use generators in homes, garages, basements, crawl spaces, or other enclosed or partially enclosed areas, even with ventilation.
• Make sure your car is in good operating condition before using it in extreme cold.
• Keep condensation (water) out of your gas tank by keeping the tank as full as possible.
• Maintain a storm kit in your car with items such as a cell phone and charger; blankets; extra clothing; jumper cables; a flashlight; high-calorie, non-perishable food; and matches or a lighter.
• Plan your trip carefully. If cold, snowy, or icy conditions exceed your ability or your car’s ability, don’t travel.
• Tell someone about your travel plans.
• Never leave the motor running in a vehicle parked in an enclosed or partially enclosed space, such as a garage.