Two to 6 inches of snow were expected to blanket the Chicago region by Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
A winter weather advisory remains in effect from midnight to 9 a.m. Sunday across northeast Illinois. The weather service warned of snow accumulations up to 6 inches, with the highest amounts expected in the vicinity of Interstate 88.
The weather service said late travelers should plan on slippery road conditions, recommending they slow down and use caution while traveling.
In response to the snow, the city’s Department of Streets and Sanitation said it plans to deploy more than 220 salt-spreading trucks.
“DSS staff will continue to monitor the weather and ground conditions and will adjust resources as needed,” the department said in a statement. “Residents are urged to exercise caution while traveling. Please allow extra time and drive according to conditions, leaving ample space between vehicles.”