Chicago Deploys More Than 200 Plows Ahead of Possible Snowfall

Light snow is expected to begin in the evening hours, with the steadiest snow showers expected between 6 p.m. and midnight

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Jipsy Castillo

CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 5: A City of Chicago snow plow pushes the slush off the road on March 5, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The worst winter storm of the season is expected to dump 7-10 inches of snow on the Chicago area with the worst expected for the evening commute. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)

With snow likely in the region beginning Friday evening, Chicago's Department of Streets and Sanitation has started deploying plows and salt spreaders across the city.

Light snow is expected to begin in the evening hours, with the steadiest snow showers expected between 6 p.m. and midnight, according to the National Weather Service.

The Department of Streets and Sanitation activated its Phase 2 snow program, meaning a total of 211 salt spreaders will be deployed throughout the city.

With the anticipated snowfall, slick spots are possible on area roads, especially on bridges and overpasses.

Chicago's Department of Streets and Sanitation has a fleet of salt spreaders that are ready to respond when needed. Additionally, salt is stationed at several locations across Chicago.

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