While the subzero wind chills have come and gone, winter is far from over.
The area will face slightly different conditions on Monday, with freezing drizzle expected to arrive and possibly making for a risky evening commute.
According to the National Weather Service, ice thickness of one-tenth of an inch to one-tenth of an inch is likely, with higher accumulations expected south of Interstate 88 and in parts of northern Indiana.
With a winter weather advisory in effect for the Chicago area through Tuesday morning, here's what you can expect and when:
Sunday night
After being hit by wind chills reaching minus 25 degrees, temperatures rose slightly as Sunday progressed. While some areas have seen clear skies, it seems we can't escape winter just yet.
Light flurries are expected to develop late Sunday night, although accumulation is unlikely.
Monday morning
The work week will start with light snow and sleet across the Chicago area, but conditions may vary slightly depending on where you live. In the majority of the area — with the exception of Kankakee County — a mix of light snow and sleet will persist into the morning hours before turning to freezing drizzle by the afternoon.
The story will be a little different in Kankakee County, along with most of northwest Indiana, where a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is expected.
Monday afternoon
Freezing drizzle will develop in the afternoon, with 0.01 to 0.05 inch of ice expected.
Drivers are encouraged to be especially careful as icy conditions may result in slippery roads. Power outages as a result of the ice are also possible, according to the National Weather Service.
Monday night
No matter where you are in the Chicago area, you'll likely see freezing rain Monday night. A second, “more impactful” round of precipitation – likely in the form of freezing rain – is expected to occur starting in the evening hours.
This round will likely bring additional accumulations of about a tenth of an inch of ice.
In the northwestern suburbs, freezing rain may mix with or transition to wet snow, according to the NWS.
Tuesday
Smooth conditions may persist through Tuesday morning's commute – if ground temperatures are slow to warm and allow ice to remain present on untreated surfaces.
Rainfall is likely to begin in the morning hours and continue until the afternoon in most parts of the region. However, the northern and northwestern suburbs are expected to see rain and snow.
