Chicago severe weather outlook: Freezing rain could create dangerous travel conditions Wednesday​on February 5, 2025 at 5:02 am

CHICAGO (WLS) — Freezing rain could create dangerous travel conditions Wednesday, said ABC7 Chicago meteorologist Larry Mowry, issuing an AccuWeather Alert.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 3 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday for Chicago, north and west suburbs. It’s in effect from noon Wednesday until 6 a.m. Thursday for south suburbs and northwest Indiana.

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There could be one-tenth of an inch to nearly one-half-inch of ice in parts of the area, Mowry said.

There could be some sleet and snow mixed in with the freezing rain, as well.

Temperatures Wednesday are expected to be around freezing for much of the day.

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ABC7 Chicago meteorologist Tracy Butler said brief snow is expected late Wednesday morning, and the freezing rain is expected Wednesday evening.

Surfaces will need salt, she said.

The worst icing will be between 6 p.m. and midnight Wednesday.

Temperatures on Thursday will warm up to about 40, so any ice and sleet accumulation will quickly melt away during the day.

Another storm system Saturday could also bring a wintry mix to much of the area.

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