CHICAGO (CBS) — Temperatures have climbed to at or above freezing for most locations, especially in the city of Chicago.

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According to CBS 2 meteorologist Robb Ellis, this is taking place as areas that saw the highest ice accumulations early, began melting shortly after.

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Though some slick spots will remain, things have improved. However, snow showers return this evening, leading to an inch or two of accumulation.

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Ice Storm Warnings remains for La Salle, Kankakee, Grundy Counties until 6PM. The warnings are mainly for any elevated remaining ice. Heaviest precipitation has shut down.

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Winter Weather Advisory remains until 6:00 p.m. for the remaining counties.
TONIGHT: Snow ends. Low 26.
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy. A few snow showers late Saturday evening. High 36.

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EXTENDED FORECAST: Relatively dry and slightly above average for the remainder of the seven-day forecast.
Things are improving a bit as temperatures rise above freezing for many locations.
But a round of light snow wraps this system up this evening.
Around an inch or two of accumulation possible. https://t.co/MRx0h1gp5m
— Robb Ellis (@WxRobb) January 1, 2021
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