Freezing rain could bring icy conditions across Chicago area
Cold rain fell across the Chicago area Saturday night as temperatures hovered near the freezing point and brought a coating of ice in some areas.
A high chance of rain remained throughout Saturday night and into Sunday morning in Chicago. Up to half an inch of rain was possible in the area, the National Weather Service said.
Although Saturday’s low temperature was 39 degrees, lingering cold ground conditions could cause icy surfaces and hazardous roads, especially in the far western suburbs, the weather service said.
A glaze of ice has developed on many sidewalks and roads in interior northern IL. Additional icing may occur in the yellow shaded area in the graphic going into this evening with slick spots potentially lingering well after the freezing rain has ended tonight. #ilwx pic.twitter.com/hGe7GsKCqR
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) December 14, 2024
Nearly 230 flights were delayed and another 37 were canceled at O’Hare Airport as of Saturday evening. At Midway Airport, 25 flights were delayed and none were canceled.
Light rain and areas of fog were expected Sunday with a high around 43 degrees.
Monday calls for a high of 50 degrees with a 30% chance of rain and wind gusts up to 25 mph.