A winter weather advisory is in effect for the entire Chicago area, with one-tenth of an inch of ice possibly falling thanks to freezing rain and drizzle.
NBC 5's Interactive Radar is capturing the scene as mixed precipitation and freezing rain build into the area.
The icy conditions could impact area roadways and sidewalks, especially as the evening moves along, according to the NBC 5 Storm Team.
Areas south of Interstate 80 could see the biggest impacts, with isolated power outages possible if enough ice accumulation occurs.
A crash was reported on westbound I-88 at Locust Road in Ogle County just east of Rochelle, leaving the left lane blocked, according to Total Traffic Chicago.
According to the National Weather Service, icing will likely occur up through 2 a.m. Thursday, with untreated surfaces having the potential to remain slick well after the freezing drizzle ends.
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Freezing drizzle/rain is being observed across the area this evening. Many roads have become slick, and we have received several reports of accidents already. If traveling tonight, use extreme caution as it may not be obvious that a roadway is icy. #ilwx #inwx pic.twitter.com/rY8HuaSnXt
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) February 6, 2025
Photos from the Joliet Weather Center showed a glaze of ice on vehicles and other untreated surfaces Wednesday evening as freezing rain falls in the region.
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Freezing rain late this evening in Joliet causing a glaze of ice on roads, parking lots and sidewalks, especially untreated surfaces. #ilwx @NWSChicago pic.twitter.com/Pt0RL2HxWc
— Joliet Weather Center (@JolietWeather) February 6, 2025
Roads are expected to be slick for Thursday morning's commute, though high temperatures are expected to reach the low 40s in much of the region by midday.
This round of precipitation will likely quickly be followed by another threat of a wintry mix from Friday night into Saturday morning, with temperatures in the low-to-mid 30s forecasted Saturday.
