National Weather Service meteorologist Zachary Yack said the storm would be "almost identical” to the winter storm that brought high winds and coated the city in 0.15 inches of ice earlier this week,

Widespread freezing rain and drizzle are causing untreated roads, sidewalks, and driveways to become icy and slick.

Freezing rain could lead to hazardous travel conditions across the entire Chicago area, especially during "peak timing" of the winter weather system.