Kenosha, Wisconsin – Rain could transition to a wintry mix along the Wisconsin–Illinois state line Wednesday, potentially creating slick road conditions near the Interstate 94 corridor.
According to the National Weather Service, a midweek storm system is forecast to bring widespread rain to communities along the border before colder air moves into the region. As temperatures fall toward freezing, rain may mix with or briefly change to sleet or wet snow, particularly late Wednesday into the evening.
Areas near the state line — including Kenosha and Pleasant Prairie in Wisconsin and Waukegan and northern Lake County in Illinois — could experience periods of mixed precipitation. While significant accumulation is not currently expected, brief bursts of sleet or wet snow may reduce visibility and create slippery stretches on untreated roads.
Forecasters say the exact timing of the transition from rain to mixed precipitation will depend on how quickly colder air filters south. Small temperature shifts could determine whether most areas remain rain-dominant or see minor slushy accumulation.
Drivers along Interstate 94, U.S. Route 41 and nearby state highways should remain alert for changing conditions, especially during the late afternoon and evening commute.
Meteorologists advise monitoring forecast updates as the system approaches, as precipitation types and temperatures may fluctuate.
Commuters and students traveling across the Wisconsin–Illinois state line may want to allow extra travel time Wednesday if conditions deteriorate.
