Our Next Snowmaker: What To Expect

9:45pm UPDATE: Newest models now have our next low pushing farther south, meaning less snow for the Stateline. Now going up to 2" along I-88. Lesser amounts as you go north. Blowing snow will still be a concern for Sunday afternoon and evening.

Original Post: We haven't seen much snow this winter, but our next chance for the white stuff is coming Saturday night and continuing into Sunday.

A low pressure system will swing to our south from the Dakotas late Saturday night. As of Saturday evening, most of this system is in the form of rain. That will switch over to snow as this low encounters colder Stateline air.

We are not expecting this to be a big event, with the bulk of the snow falling between midnight and noon on Sunday. Most of the Stateline is looking at 1-2" of snow by Sunday afternoon. Some areas, especially along the I-88 corridor, could see up to 3" of accumulation.

The potentially bigger problem comes Sunday afternoon when winds start gusting out of the northeast at about 30mph. This could cause some blowing and drifting on the roads, especially roads with a northwest to southeast orientation. This includes I-90 between Rockford and Chicago and US 20.

Stay tuned to the First Warn Weather blog for updates once the snow starts moving into the Stateline. -BA