ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — In response to the National Weather Service’s Winter Weather Advisory released January 8, Pace is issuing a weather alert and advising travelers to prepare for snowy conditions and slower travel times.
The National Weather Service’s Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 8 p.m. Monday, January 8, to noon Tuesday, January 9. A second round of winter weather also is forecasted through Tuesday evening with snowfall possibly transitioning to rainfall throughout most of Northeastern Illinois, according to the National Weather Service.
This winter weather event may slow traffic and cause service delays. Pace encourages passengers to postpone non-essential travel if they are able and prepare for longer travel times and challenging conditions throughout most of Tuesday. Pace’s maintenance team is prepared to clear garages and bus terminals and all available personnel have been called to operate service. For those who must travel, wear warm clothing, add layers, and prepare for possible delays until roads are clear.
Use Bus Tracker (fixed-route), Trip Check (paratransit), and Pace’s recommended trip planning app, Transit, for real-time updates.
Learn about Pace's real-time Bus Tracker tools: https://www.pacebus.com/bus-tracker-tools.
Learn about TripCheck from Pace Paratransit: https://www.pacebus.com/tripcheck.
Watch the weather forecast as it evolves: https://www.weather.gov/lot/.
