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The Science Behind Chicago’s First Major Snowstorm

Clip: 1/26/2021 | 5m 44sVideo has Closed Captions

Some 300 vehicles have been plowing and salting Chicago roads.

It’s the first major snowfall of the season. Amanda Vinicky explains some of the science behind this storm, and why it’s presenting a challenge for some of the city’s most vulnerable residents.

01/26/2021 | Rating NR

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