Palos Park, IL – The Palos Park Police Department is warning residents to take extra caution today as freezing rain moves through the region, creating dangerous travel conditions across Cook County.
According to the department, when super-cooled rain hits below-freezing surfaces, it instantly turns to ice, coating roads, sidewalks, and handrails. Officials emphasize that freezing rain is more hazardous than snow because it’s nearly invisible and can make pavement slick in seconds.
The National Weather Service notes that freezing rain can also lead to falling branches and downed power lines due to ice accumulation. Drivers are urged to stay off the roads until conditions improve and to be alert for black ice, especially during the evening and overnight hours when temperatures drop further.
Police recommend that residents avoid unnecessary travel, clear ice from entryways, and monitor local forecasts for updated advisories. “Freezing rain is the worst,” the department posted, reminding residents that even short commutes can become treacherous when roads glaze over.
The freezing rain threat is expected to continue through tonight, with temperatures hovering around the freezing mark. Conditions should improve by Sunday morning as precipitation transitions to snow or drizzle.
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