Full Notification

Thursday morning, the latest forecasts indicate that a winter snowstorm will impact Burr Ridge with 5 to 8 inches of blowing snow, high winds, and bitterly cold temperatures continuing through Saturday/Christmas Eve.  Blizzard-like conditions and treacherous travel are very likely from Thursday afternoon through Saturday, because of plummeting temperatures, strengthening winds, and intensifying snowfall rates.

The Burr Ridge Police Department reminds everyone that on-street parking is prohibited during this time. Vehicles should be parked in garages or driveways – and locked – until roadways are clear. Please remind visitors, service providers, and contractors to keep their vehicles off the streets.  

Our Public Works Department will continuously plow and treat the roadways until all are passable. Gusty winds, drifting snow, and below-zero temperatures will inhibit our ability to clear roads. Therefore, expect some snow-covered streets on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Groot waste pickup on Thursday will start earlier, at 6:00 AM. For areas south of 79th Street, place your Groot waste receptacles by the street before 6:00 AM Thursday. Residents can check the company’s website at www.groot.com or download the Groot App to stay informed of other scheduling changes. Please remove your waste containers promptly after pickup to keep them from blowing into snowy streets.  

Bitterly cold wind chills are expected during this storm, posing a threat of frostbite and hypothermia. Take precautions and kindly assist your neighbors who may need help clearing snow from their driveways, sidewalks, mailboxes, and fire hydrants. Also, please refrain from blowing, shoveling, or plowing snow onto the roadway.    

If you need medical assistance or have an emergency, call 9-1-1. To report a damaged mailbox, please call 630-654-8181. Damaged mailboxes will be addressed after our Public Works crews complete the snow and ice control operations. Please continue to monitor NOAA Weather Radio or local news broadcasts for timely information from the National Weather Service.