Greater Chicago snowstorms can be pretty intense.
In fact, in January 2025, the polar vortex brought us some of the coldest weather on record with sub-zero temperatures and wind chills as low as negative 35 degrees Fahrenheit.
Not only did this lead to wet and slick roads full of ice, but flurries also piled up the snow.
Moments like this that last a few days or weeks can wreak havoc on your Greater Chicago commercial property.
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In winter in Greater Chicago, you can’t let the people who frequent your commercial facility down.
Large piles of snow and thick sheets of ice can be incredibly unsafe. In fact, Chicago can average 28.1 inches of snow and an average temperature of 26.4 degrees Fahrenheit each year, with the winds from Lake Michigan making it feel colder.
The area occasionally gets polar vortex conditions, like in 2019, when temperatures dropped to negative 21 degrees with a wind chill of negative 51 degrees.
Situations like this can cause a lot of ice to form, leading to a lot of slipping and falling, accidents, or building maintenance issues on your commercial site. No one needs liability concerns like this.
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Winter never promises to be gentle and light when it hits Greater Chicago each year.
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When you manage a commercial property in Greater Chicago, you want to ensure you have all of your bases covered, including the landscaping and outdoor areas.
Maybe you take care of a retail facility and want to ensure it’s accessible for shoppers, providing great aesthetics, comfortable lounging areas, and convenient parking.
Or you might manage a hospital or industrial site that needs safety, security, and easy navigation.
You may even maintain an office park where you have to ensure the property is functional and accessible during work hours and provide some great lunch, meeting, or alternative work spots.
Whatever type of site you manage, you will need commercial landscape maintenance. And as you compare bids from various companies and think about signing contracts, you may be worried about what you’re getting yourself into with different landscape contract terminology or commercial landscape terms and conditions.
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Greater Chicago winters are never very predictable. Old Man Winter likes to shake things up each year.
A harsh and heavy winter can especially wreak havoc on a commercial property that needs to clear ice and snow from its entryways to ensure seamless traffic flow on its property at all hours. That's why it's important to have your snow removal contract signed and sealed before winter weather arrives.
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Greater Chicago winters are never very predictable. Old Man Winter likes to shake things up each year.
A harsh and heavy winter can especially wreak havoc on a commercial property that needs to clear ice and snow from its entryways to ensure seamless traffic flow on its property throughout the day and night.
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Winter can bring a wide range of weather conditions here in the Greater Chicago area.
Sometimes it’s calm and quiet, and you barely experience a dusting of snow or even a bit of a cold wind.
And, other times, Old Man Winter delivers non-stop snowstorms and cold temperatures that keep the piles rising high and the ice thick.
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Winter’s colder climate, snow buildup, and ice accumulations can wreak havoc on your commercial property in which you’ve invested time and money. Winter’s wind and freezing temperatures can lead to building damage, utility interruptions, and even temporary business closures or delays.
No facility manager wants to deal with those worries and issues.
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The winter schedule in Greater Chicago amounts to the snow piling up and then melting again, and then piling up and then melting again. And then the temperatures drop.
What comes next? You guessed it, ice.
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Every season, your Greater Chicago commercial property needs special maintenance. This is even true during the winter when temperatures are dropping.
Winter’s colder climate, snow buildup, and ice accumulations can wreak havoc on your commercial facility and landscape in which you’ve invested time and money.
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