Morning forecast: 3 to 5 inches of snow, slick roads
Police are warning commuters to slow down and drive with caution this morning as snow has moved in across the area. Between 3 to 5 inches is expected by the end of this morning's rush period, but could reach 12 inches tonight, according to the National Weather Service.
WGN-Ch. 9 staff meteorologist Tom Skilling believes 14 inches is possible by Wednesday morning. The storm is expected to extend over three rush periods.
While salt trucks have been out all morning, some minor spinouts have been reported on area expressways and toll roads, according to Illinois State Police.
"Right now we're managing fairly well," said Illinois State Trooper Ivan Bukaczyk. "The roads are in much better shape than a few weeks ago."
But Bukaczyk described the roads as "very slick," and said police are bracing for the heavy snowfall predicted for the next 24 hours. "It's still early," he cautioned.
By 5 a.m., travel time...




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