Snowfall Totals: Mokena Receives Over 8 Inches Of Snow

MOKENA, IL — Over 8 inches of snow fell in Mokena after a snowstorm Monday, according to a snowfall total report given at 7 a.m. Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service, some areas saw over a foot of snow with Midway Airport receiving the highest amount with 17.7 inches of snow.

The wintry weather also forced some school districts to close buildings. Lincoln-Way D210 had a remote learning day, while District 159 was completely closed for a snow day. The Mokena Library also closed Tuesday, Homewood Disposal also delayed services until Wednesday.

Will County snowfall totals include:

• Lockport, 8.2 inches as of 7 a.m. Tuesday
• Mokena, 8.1 inches as of 7 a.m. Tuesday
• Romeoville, 7.8 inches as of 6 a.m. Tuesday
• Manhattan, 7.2 inches as of 3 a.m. Tuesday
• Frankfort, 6.9 inches as of 8 a.m. Tuesday
• Joliet, 6.8 inches as of 6:30 a.m. Tuesday
• Homer Glen, 6.7 inches as of 7 a.m. Tuesday
• Crest Hill, 4.4 inches as of 7 a.m. Tuesday

Note: Not all towns are listed by the National Weather Service, and the numbers may not reflect the most up-to-date totals.

The area could get more snow in the coming days, with light snow possible Wednesday night and snow most likely near the lake on Thursday.

Friday and Saturday are expected to be partly sunny with highs in the low 20s.