Chicago Weather Radar: Several inches of snow fall in short winter burst, causing slick roads WLS Share: Share: CHICAGO (WLS) -- Another short blast of snow blanketed the Chicago area in white on Monday. Snow began falling shortly after noon for most of the area, and lasted until the 6 p.m. hour in the northern and northwestern suburbs, WATCH: Snow, sleet to cause hazardous conditions Monday A wintry mix could make for a messy afternoon and evening in Chicago. Light precipitation and drizzle will linger for the rest of evening into the early overnight hours and then stop, according to ABC7 Meteorologist Larry Mowry. Temperatures remain right around freezing, so not much ice is expected to develop, especially on treated roadways, so lick spots on roads should stay isolated.