Snowy Weekend Possible; Winter Storm, Heavier Snow Headed To IL

ILLINOIS — A colder, snowy weekend is expected as a possibly large snow storm approaches the area. According to the National Weather Service, the high for Saturday will be 30 and the high for Sunday is 35.

Before the snow heads into Illinois, the low temperature could hit the single-digits, hovering around 6 degrees Friday night.

Light snow is expected Saturday night, mainly north of I-80. Snow will also be possible Sunday and Sunday night, according to the weather service.

Potential is also increasing for significant snowfall on Monday and Monday night, the weather service said. Six plus inches of snowfall is possible, and there is also a threat of freezing rain for south of I-80.

The weather service said the storm track is still uncertain, but you should continue to check the latest forecasts.

Here is a more detailed look at the weather this weekend, with a forecast from the National Weather Service:

FRIDAY NIGHT: Clear, with a low around 6. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.

SATURDAY: Increasing clouds, with a high near 27. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT :Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 25. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

SUNDAY: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 34. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT: A 30 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 28.