Amidst of freezing rain and snow, Chicago Streets and San employs 211 salt trucks

As freezing rain and snow are forecast for Thursday night and Friday early in Chicago, the Department of Streets and Sanitation has dispatched 211 salt trucks.

The main thoroughfares of the city, including DuSable Lake Shore Drive, will be the primary targets of the salt spreaders.

Light snowfall is possible from a few showers on Thursday night, according to CBS 2 meteorologist Albert Ramon.

Friday is expected to see yet another round of snow showers. Very little accumulation is predicted. As a result, highs will only reach the low 30s.

Source: CBS News