WHAT:           A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service in Chicago.

WHEN:           The Advisory will be in effect from **6 p.m. Wednesday, February 5 through Thursday, February 6 at 6 a.m.

WHERE:         Portions of north central and northeast Illinois.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

A wintry mix, including freezing rain, will spread across the area beginning Wednesday evening and through the night. Temperatures will rise above freezing, and precipitation will erode from south to north throughout the night.  The peak icing period will be between 6 p.m. and 12 a.m. Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan for slippery road conditions, including during the Wednesday evening commute. Motorists should slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at gettingaroundillinois.com.

The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) will work closely with the National Weather Service (NWS) to monitor weather conditions 24/7 and alert the public to any changes.

Download the Chicago OEMC App

The public safety tool provides safety information, preparedness tips, emergency alerts, weather information and more in the palm of your hand. Users will also have access to current forecasts, radar, and other weather-related information as well. The app is now available through the Apple App and Google Play stores. To immediately download, click HERE or visit the website Chicago.gov/OEMC.

Sign up for NotifyChicago alerts at NotifyChicago.org. OEMC also issues TEXT alerts for lakefront notices, issues affecting businesses or events:

• CHILAKE: For lakefront notices, TEXT “CHILAKE” to 7-8-0-1-5
• CHIBIZ: For alerts affecting businesses, TEXT “CHIBIZ” to 6-7-2-8-3

For additional information on emergency preparedness information, we encourage residents to download the Chicago OEMC app, visit the OEMC website at Chicago.gov/OEMC. Sign-up to receive Notify Chicago alerts Follow the Office of Emergency Management and Communications on Facebook(@coemc), Twitter (@ChicagoOEMC), Instagram (chicago_oemc_911), Bluesky (@chicagooemc.bsky.social) and Threads (@chicago_oemc_911).

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