Snow Accumulation Estimates Released For Weekend Storm In IL

Another round of accumulating snow is possible Saturday, as bitter cold moves into the area, according to the National Weather Service.

"While there is still some uncertainty with exact amounts, the greatest potential for hazardous travel is near/south of I-80, and particularly south of the Kankakee River," the weather service said on its Facebook page.

Areas south of I-80 could see between 2 and 5 inches of snow; while the Chicago area could see a dusting of snow up to 2 inches.

There will be a sharp north to south gradient possible for most of the Chicago area.

"Note that with temperatures in the single digits and teens, slippery conditions are likely even with light accumulations," the weather service said. Snow will be very fluffy and slippery.

In addition to the snow, bitter cold is expected this weekend. The coldest conditions will be Saturday night, with wind chills of 30 below zero expected, according to the current forecast.

Here's a more detailed look at the weather this weekend, per the weather service:

FRIDAY: Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Light west northwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT: A slight chance of flurries between 7 and 9 p.m. Cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

SATURDAY: Snow likely, mainly after 9 a.m. Cloudy and cold, with a steady temperature around 9. Wind chill values as low as -6. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -21. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

SUNDAY: Sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.