Ice accumulations and freezing rain mixed with sleet and snow were in the Chicago area forecast Wednesday, creating potentially hazardous travel conditions once the winter weather hits.

CHICAGO (CBS) — A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday. Widespread freezing rain and drizzle are causing untreated roads, sidewalks, and driveways to become icy and slick.

While true ice storms are rare in Chicagoland, even a small amount of freezing rain can cause significant issues. CHICAGO - ...

A wintry mix of ice, sleet, freezing rain and snow will hit the entire Chicago area Wednesday evening, with potentially hazardous travel expected by night time and slick roadways lingering into ...

Ice accumulations and freezing rain mixed with sleet and snow were in the Chicago area forecast Wednesday, creating ...

Zubaer Khan/Sun-Times file Share Chicago could see a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain Saturday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. It’s expected to start around noon ...

CHICAGO (CBS)--Heavy rain may impact your morning commute. CBS 2 meteorologist Ed Curran is watching for heavy rain that could trigger flooding along with freezing rain that could lead to ice ...

Fortunately, Chicago itself is in the “sweet spot,” weather service meteorologist Kevin Doom said. The freezing rain is expected to hit north, closer to the Illinois-Wisconsin state line ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Freezing rain was expected to possibly cause icy conditions Saturday night in Chicago. Sun-Times file Share Cold rain fell across the Chicago area Saturday ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Our coverage has moved here ... Freezing drizzle will pick up to a light freezing rain late Monday night and overnight into Tuesday. It will continue in the morning before ...

Less than one inch of snow accumulation is possible, according to the weather service. Temperatures overnight on Wednesday are expected to fall to near freezing within Chicago, with the far ...