Wednesday's wet snow produced beautiful scenes around the area. Included here are photos submitted to us by John J. Kleeman and taken in Chicago's northwest suburban area. The heavy, wet, wind-driven snow clung to trees and outdoor structures.
Wednesday's snow fell in the city with a 12:1 snow to water ratio--more than the usual 10:1 ratio. But, the snow was heavier west and north of the city--the "heart-attack" variety, so named because of the difficulty such snow presents to shovelers because of its weight--since rain changed to snow there earlier, allowing for more significant accumulations.
-- Tom Skilling, WGN-TV Meteorologist
