Winter weather advisory to bring 1-3 inches of snow NBC Chicago [Video]

Spring snow has arrived in the Chicago area as a winter weather advisory continues and slushy conditions were expected to last through the Wednesday morning commute and into the afternoon.

As of early Wednesday morning, snow was already falling across the area, including in McHenry, Kendall, Kane, Lake, DuPage, DeKalb and Cook Counties.

According to the National Weather Service, a winter weather advisory for McHenry and DeKalb counties was in effect through 12 p.m.

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“Slushy accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected,” the advisory said. “Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Plan on areas of slick travel on untreated and elevated roadways along with periods of reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.”

The NWS also warned of reduced visibility due to the wet snow and gusty winds.

“Prepare for extra travel time for the AM commute,” the tweet said.

Around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, NBC 5 Traffic reporter Kye …