Winter weather has returned to Northern Illinois with sleet and freezing rain today.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning until 6 this evening.
The forecast has freezing rain this morning and then sleet this afternoon. The area has received sleet this morning which made roadways slick to travel on.
Sleet accumulation is expected to be an inch while the ice totals will be one quarter to a half inch.
Area residents can also expect high winds today out of the East at 30 to 40 miles per hour.
There is a chance of some rain or snow showers after midnight with little accumulation.
