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Slushy Snow, 40 MPH Winds Create Hazardous Travel In Illinois: NWS
Rain mixed with snow could continue through the afternoon in parts of the Chicago area, with periods of wintry weather continuing Thursday.
ILLINOIS — Periods of slushy snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph are making for a slow commute in the Chicago area, and the National Weather Service is warning of reduced visibility and slippery travel Wednesday morning.
A rain/snow mix is expected to continue through afternoon. The highest potential for slushy snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches is north of I-80 and west of the Fox River, with no more than a slushy coating on grassy areas expected elsewhere, according to the National Weather Service.
Wednesday brings a high of 35 to 39 degrees, with temperatures as low as a below-freezing 31 degrees Wednesday night.
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Highs will stay in the mid-40s Thursday and Friday, with a potential low of 26 degrees at night, before a slight warm up to the mid-50s by Saturday.
Thursday brings more chances of rain and snow, and Friday and Saturday are expected to be partly sunny and dry before another chance of rain on Sunday.
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