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Where Are Snowplows Near Me? Track Orland Park Plows
Find out where snowplows are in real time using Village's snowplow tracker.
ORLAND PARK, IL — Orland Park Public Works drivers will be out as what's predicted to be a dangerous winter weather front moves into the area.
An arctic cold front, as well as possible blizzard conditions and high wind, is bearing down on the Chicago area, according to the National Weather Service. As of 8:30 a.m. Thursday, the weather service said the arctic front had crossed the Mississippi River and was approaching Interstate 39.
The weather service said temperatures will drop 20 to 30 degrees in 2 to 3 hours as the front moves through. By Thursday evening, the Chicago area could see subzero temperatures and wind chills of minus 25 to minus 35 degrees. There will also be quickly accumulating snow and reduced visibility.
Find out what's happening in Orland Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
It's still unclear how much snow we'll get. Residents can track plows' paths using the Village's Snowplow Coverage Map. Find out when plows will reach you or other areas in your town. Snowplow coverage is represented by blue points, with darker blue points representing more recent coverage.
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