Worst Chicago blizzard 2011

FOCUS-GLOBAL.CO.CC-Chicago blizzard has caused roof panels on Wrigley Field to fall off. Chicago blizzard shuts down airports and Lake Shore Drive, forcing a rare closing of Chicago public schools, and emptying the city by evening -- will continue to pelt the area until Wednesday morning. In its icy wake will be as much as 20 inches, maybe more, according to the National Weather Service.photo via @willbyington on Twitter.

The gusts of snow that hit in the early Tuesday, shutting down Chicago airports, forcing a rare closing of Chicago public schools and emptying the city by evening. The Chicago blizzard will continue piercing gust of snow in the area until Wednesday morning. In its icy wake will be as much as 20 inches or projected of 2 feet of snow, maybe more by Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Breaking! Chicago Wrigley Field roof panels blew-off! Chicago blizzard unleashed it's fury right at the old roof panels of Chicago Cubs home Wrigley Field. A portion of a structural panel above the press box at Wrigley Field "broke away" during Tuesday's snow storm and scattered debris outside the ball park, officials said.

As you can see Twitter photo above, Chicago police cordoned off parts of Addison and Clark Streets and sidewalks around the park, while Chicago Cubs officials worked with the city to monitor the situation. Cubs baseball will be two-three months from now but seems Cubs officials busy season will start right now. Cubs spokesman Peter Chase said, will ensure there weren't any public safety issues.
And the worst is yet to come. Between 9 p.m. today and 5 a.m. Wednesday, the snowfall rate could be 3 to 4 inches per hour. But the real hazard was the wind, which was gusting at 40-50 mph, according to Chicago WGN.

Breaking! No. 146 CTA bus has been stuck on Lake Shore Drive for more 3 1/2 hours.
Meanwhile, Lake Shore Drive was shut down as of 7:50 p.m. Tuesday, due to safety concerns over the Chicago blizzard, according to the Chicago city’s Officials. As of about 9 p.m., traffic was still stuck on Lake Shore Drive. A No. 146 CTA bus has been stuck on Lake Shore Drive for more than 3 1/2 hours, unable to make it to the Belmont exit. The bus was packed with people standing, and twice the engine shut down and the lights went out. The wind keeps blowing the back door open, as Chicago Tribune reports. People inside the bus seemed to be in good spirits, but everyone is tired and have been told nothing about when the bus will be able to move again.

Here are some winter safety tips for all affected by worst Chicago blizzard 2011.
1. Prepare yourself—Avoid being outside if possible. Dress warmly and wear layers of clothes. Bring pets indoors.
2. Prepare your home—Keep water lines dripping, insulate outside water faucets, have plenty of blankets should power go out. If using a generator, make sure you vent the exhaust and never use charcoal indoors. Vapors are deadly.
3. Prepare your vehicle—Check the antifreeze level, windshield wipers and have full tank of gas. Always have a heavy coat, hat, gloves and shoes for walking in case your vehicle gets stranded. Keep an emergency kit on board with first aid materials, bottles of water and snack foods.