Snow continued to fall heavily across the region on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, creating challenging conditions for commuters and prompting local authorities to deploy snow removal trucks throughout the Metro East Illinois area.
As of 7 a.m. Friday, the snowfall had intensified, with officials predicting it would cover pavements and complicate travel.
Operations Engineer Joe Monroe of IDOT reported that temperatures were in the upper 20s, contributing to the accumulation of snow on roadways. Salt and other de-icing chemicals were initially effective in keeping roads clear, but by 5:30 a.m. Friday, conditions began to deteriorate, particularly south of Godfrey, Monroe said…