CHICAGO (WLS) — Snow is creating slick conditions across the Chicago area for the morning commute Friday.
Snow began falling Thursday evening, with heavier snow falling near the border with Wisconsin.
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According to ABC7 Accuweather Meteorologist Tracy Butler, the heaviest snowfall occurred early Friday morning, with a decrease expected during the mid-morning hours.
Butler said about another half an inch to an inch of snow is possible Friday morning on top of snow from Thursday evening.
Efforts to clear the expressways involved snow plows and salt spreaders, addressing the brief but impactful snowfall that caused inconvenience for motorists.
The evening commute proved challenging, particularly near the Illinois-Wisconsin border, leading to multiple car crashes on I-94. A significant traffic jam ensued due to a jack-knifed semi truck.
Other vehicles were crashing or getting stuck in ditches thanks to the burst of snow.
The Round Lake area dealt with hazardous road condition, too. Emergency crews responded after one driver slammed into a mailbox.
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Others were spotted braving the wintry weather while running errands.
There is a Winter Weather Advisory in Waukesha, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha until noon Friday.
Friday could see lake-effect snow in Northwest Indiana and possibly along the lakeshore in Illinois.
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