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Wintry Mix Spreads in Tonight

After a mostly dry and seasonal day, a wintry mix of rain, snow, and patchy freezing drizzle spreads in tonight. Any snow that does accumulate should quickly melt as temperatures turn mild late in the week. A winter storm looks to take aim at the Midwest as early as Sunday, potentially bringing impactful wintry precipitation to parts of Illinois. However, details remain unclear this far out.

A wintry mix will overspread the area tonight, bringing minor snow accumulations for most. Patchy freezing drizzle and sleet are also possible at times, mainly south of a Macomb to Champaign line. Stay tuned to later forecasts as confidence in exact precipitation amounts remains low.