The previous record was on January 12 2011 when 70.9 percent of snow coverage occurred and Florida was the only state in 50 not to have snow on the ground. Around 300 shelters had been set up by Wednesday afternoon as around 2.6 million continued to be left without power. 'I have directed my administration to use all resources at our disposal to keep our communities safe amid dangerous and ongoing winter weather,' Pritzker said. By Wednesday morning, the city had been pummeled by more than 17 inches of snow marking the snowiest three-week stretch in four decades. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation Tuesday for the entire stateILLINOIS: Monuments in Chicago are covered in snow.

Source: Daily Mail February 17, 2021 14:55 UTC