The 2011 Chicago Blizzard from Hyde Park

Chicago’s recent blizzard was the third snowiest on record, with 20.2″ of snow falling on the city and winds as high as 70mph. The winds were strongest near the lake, where drifting covered Lake Shore Drive and trapped cars throughout its length. I’ve received some requests to see the South Side scene, so I’ve compiled a few of my photographs from Tuesday and Wednesday here.

The blizzard at Promontory Point

Cars stranded on Lake Shore Drive

Walking through snow drifts on 54th Street

Harper Avenue and 53rd Street

Drifting on Cornell Avenue

Seemingly everyone headed into the streets when the clouds broke

Cars were still stranded on Lake Shore Drive in late afternoon