Chicago Weather: Freezing drizzle leads to slick roads during morning commute

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Winter Weather Advisory was in effect for parts of the Chicago area for freezing drizzle Wednesday morning.

The advisory was in effect for Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake (Ill.), and McHenry counties. The advisory was no longer in effect for the afternoon. ,

RELATED: Ice on your car? Do's and don'ts of de-icing your vehicle

There are many ways to de-ice a car, but some are better ideas than others.

The northwest suburbs will likely be the hardest hit, according to the National Weather Service.

Slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible, and hazardous conditions could affect the Wednesday morning commute.

Motorists are advised to slow down while traveling, especially on untreated surfaces.

Crews were still working at the beginning of the week to clean up the mess left behind as heavy rain, whipping winds and high waves pounded the Chicago area over the weekend.

RELATED: Winter storm wreaks havoc along Chicago's lakefront; crews, lakefront communities work to repair damage

Last weekend's storm destroyed parts of Chicago's beaches, including the lakefront trail. ABC 7 took before and after photos at five beaches to show the changes over just a few day