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Postal Service Asking Chicagoans To Shovel Paths To Mailboxes Ahead Of Snow Storm

Cold temperatures, high winds, dangerous wind chills and potentially significant snow are expected Thursday night.

The snow will start falling later on Thursday and continue overnight into Friday.
The snow will start falling later on Thursday and continue overnight into Friday. (CBS)

By CBS Chicago Staff:

CHICAGO (CBS) — With the potential for a significant snow storm hitting Chicago area later this week, the U.S. Postal Service is asking people to make sure they clear a path to their mailbox to help letter carriers make their deliveries.

A strong storm is expected to hit Chicagoland with just about everything — cold temperatures, high winds, dangerous wind chills and potentially significant snow Thursday evening through Friday.

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