Published February 16, 2021 • Updated on February 16, 2021 at 5:04 pm NBCUniversal Media, LLC A major winter storm blanketed parts of the Chicago area with more than a foot of snow overnight, with the blast of winter weather continuing into Tuesday morning and making for hazardous conditions. Here's the latest on what you need to know about the winter storm from across the Chicago area: Chicago Brings in Semis to 'Relocate' Snow as City Digs Out After Massive Storm Chicago crews are being forced to bring in heavy equipment to "relocate" snow as the city works to dig out from a massive storm that dumped more than a foot and a half on already snow-covered areas.