This weekend's snow won't be a major event, but we may need to get the shovels back out Sunday. Moisture from the Gulf of Mexico will be pulled north over the weekend as low pressure develops in the southwest. This moisture will run into a cold air mass over northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin with temperatures in the 20's. The heaviest snow band will occur downstate where upwards of six inches could fall. Closer to home, a couple inches will be likely in northern Illinois - a little less further north. There won't be a lot of wind with this, but travel could be impacted with the snow during the afternoon and evening.
Once Sunday's system is done, we'll get a little break Monday before an even stronger low swings in Tuesday. This next system looks to have a little more moisture, as well as warmth with it. Low pressure will develop in the southwest Monday and lift through the Quad Cities to Chicago by Tuesday night. Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin will be very close to the freezing line, 32 degrees. This means a mixture of freezing rain, sleet, snow and rain will be possible Monday night through Tuesday. Details are still be worked out as this storm is off the Pacific Northwest coast. With it, surface temperatures will warm in the middle 30's, but then likely drop back into the 20's for the remainder of next week. Stay tuned!
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