Winter weather advisory issued for Monday in Chicago area

The National Weather Service has issued a weather advisory for the Chicago area from Monday to Tuesday, cautioning the public of a wintry mix that could cause slippery road conditions.

The advisory will be in effect from 9 a.m. Monday until 6 a.m. Tuesday. The first round of precipitation will begin as a combination of light snow flurries and sleet after daybreak Monday, according to the city of Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications.

The precipitation will then become freezing drizzle in the afternoon. A period of freezing rain is expected to fall Monday evening and overnight. Ice on streets and sidewalks will create hazardous conditions which can slow down the evening commute.