Chicago weather forecast Friday includes possible freezing rain during morning rush hour

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Friday morning commute could be an icy one, ABC7 Chicago meteorologists warn.

Between 4 and 9 a.m., there will be snow showers, possibly mixed with sleet and freezing rain, ABC7 Chicago meteorologist Larry Mowry said.

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Up to 2 inches of snow are possible.

Temperatures should warm above freezing by mid- to late-morning Friday, and that will end the icy weather concerns.

Winds will pick up throughout the day, with gusts as high as 40 mph. There will be a chance for additional scattered snow showers during the evening hours Friday.

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