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id: e59186931c
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-12 13:51 CST
updated: 2026-11-13 11:32 CST
status: reported
outlets: 5
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# Rain and wet snow fall across Chicago area Friday

Weather officials said mostly rain with wet snow was expected through Friday, with little to no accumulation likely. Skies are forecast to clear over the weekend.

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

## Coverage

- [Block Club Chicago](https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/11/12/chicago-could-see-first-snow-of-the-season-thursday-but-its-unlikely-to-stick/), 2026-11-12 13:51 CST: Chicago Could See First Snow Of The Season Thursday, But It’s Unlikely To Stick
- [NBC Chicago](https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/winter-weather-advisory-in-effect-will-cook-lake-county-indiana-how-much-snow-where-when-slush/4016237/), 2026-11-12 23:49 CST: Slushy, wet conditions continue for Chicago area following winter weather advisory
- [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
- [CBS Chicago](https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/chicago-weather-rainy-south-clearing-north-friday/), 2026-11-13 11:32 CST: Chicago weather: Rainy south, clearing north Friday

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.