Chicago weather: Lake-effect snow, rain could bring slushy spots before weekend sunshine

Summary

A brief brush with winter will bring the Chicago area its first flakes of the season before sunnier, milder weather returns. Chicago snow forecast Lake-effect snow and rain are expected Friday, especially near the lake. Slushy accumulation could occur in parts of southern Cook County, eastern Will County and Lake County, Indiana, which are under a winter weather advisory. Any snow that sticks is expected to melt Friday afternoon as temperatures rise to about 42 degrees. Areas farther from the lake may see little or no precipitation. Gusty north winds will make it feel chilly. Some lake-effect…

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