A wintry system is expected to bring freezing rain, sleet, and the possibility of icy accumulations to the Chicago area on Wednesday. While the exact track and intensity of the system remain uncertain, the potential for impacts on the afternoon and evening commutes is high. Temperatures are expected to drop sharply after a warm-up on Monday, with below-average temperatures persisting through mid-February.
The Chicago area this week will see a 'prolonged of freezing rain or even sleet," the NBC 5 Storm Team said, of a wintry system headed to Northeastern Illinoisin some spots. But by midweek, a wintry system potentially bringing freezing rain , sleet and the chance for icy accumulations, the NBC 5 Storm Team said.
4-Day Outlook: Mild conditions will continue into today, but temps will drop sharply behind a cold front this afternoon. We continue to monitor the increasing potential for icy conditions on Wed, though the degree of icing and impacts is still uncertain.Still, the exact track and strength of the system remained uncertain as of Monday afternoon, with the latest predictions from the National Weather Service saying the highest chance for ice accumulations Wednesday of 0.
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