Full Notification

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and freezing drizzle. Additional snow accumulations up to 1 to 2 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Central Cook, Northern Cook, and DuPage Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions, including for the afternoon commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds to 30 mph may blow snow around helping to further reduce visibilities.

* AFFECTED AREAS: DUPAGE ... NORTHERN COOK ... CENTRAL COOK

Instructions:

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to no precipitation just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.