Palos Park, IL – A band of light snow is moving into northern Illinois and northwest Indiana this evening, with forecasters warning that it may transition to freezing drizzle overnight.
According to the National Weather Service Chicago, snow is expected to continue through the late evening hours, possibly changing to freezing drizzle before ending early Sunday morning. While only a light coating to about a half-inch of snow is expected, the combination of light accumulation and a thin glaze of ice could create hazardous travel conditions.
Meteorologists say the most impacted areas will include the Chicago metro region, Cook County, and parts of northwest Indiana, where slippery roads and sidewalks may lead to slower commutes and patchy black ice. Drivers are urged to reduce speed and allow extra time for travel, especially on bridges and untreated surfaces.
The light snow is forecast to taper off by dawn Sunday, but forecasters caution that freezing drizzle may linger for a short period, maintaining the risk of icy conditions through early morning hours.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local alerts and check road conditions before traveling.
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