Illinois will dry out first, then Indiana—but regardless, still be careful of slick area roads and sidewalks with the ice patches.

Lake effect snow and freezing drizzle are creating slick conditions across parts of Chicagoland today, with the wintry weather expected to continue through this evening and into tonight. Any untreated surfaces are likely to be icy,

It’s cold, and it’s going to stay cold in Chicago with only minor fluctuations in temperatures likely over the next couple of weeks.

Sunday won’t offer much relief, with cloudy skies dominating throughout the day. Highs will barely reach the mid-20s. Lake effect snow is expected to develop Sunday night and continue into Monday. Keep an eye on the forecast, as this snow could bring some accumulation and make for tricky travel conditions. Stay tuned!

The seasonably cold January weather is sticking around Chicagoland this week. Early-morning temperatures Wednesday were in the single digits away from the lake and in the teens closer to the lake, with winds out of the northwest dropping wind-chill values to around zero in some locations.