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Slushy Snow Will Impact Commute As Front Moves Through Illinois: NWS
Reduced visibility and slippery travel is expected Friday afternoon as a front moves east to the southeast.
ILLINOIS — As a weather front moves through the area, expect a challenging drive home from work Friday, especially in the northern suburbs. The National Weather Service is predicting reduced visibility and slippery travel with the front traveling east to the southeast.
A band of higher snow rates will move with the front across northeast Illinois toward Indiana. As the front passes, expect higher snow rates, according to NWS.
Motorists are advised to prepare for extra travel time and should slow down, while also increasing following distance.
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The front is expected to exit between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. with lingering flurries predicted near Lake Michigan.
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Temperatures will drop to between 20 and 30 degrees on Friday evening.
Saturday will be partly sunny, with a high near 37, as wind gusts possibly getting as high as 20 mph. Sunday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 45, as things warm up a bit to start next week.
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