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id: d3b268e196
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-12 17:25 CST
updated: 2026-11-13 06:30 CST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Chicago weather: Lake-effect snow, rain could bring slushy spots before weekend sunshine

Some Chicagoland residents will see the season's first flakes Friday before sunshine and milder temperatures return.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/chicago/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [CBS Chicago](https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/chicago-weather-lake-effect-snow-overnight-along-illinois-indiana-state-line/), 2026-11-12 17:25 CST: Chicago weather: Lake-effect snow overnight along Illinois-Indiana state line
- [ABC7 Chicago](https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-weather-forecast-winter-advisory-effect-parts-area-several-inches-snow-possible-radar/20037852/), 2026-11-13 04:52 CST: Chicago weather forecast: Mix of lake-effect rain, snow in parts of area| Radar
- [FOX 32 Chicago](https://www.fox32chicago.com/weather/chicago-weather-first-snowflakes-weekend-forecast), 2026-11-13 06:30 CST: Chicago weather: Lake-effect snow, rain could bring slushy spots before weekend sunshine

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