Light snow is expected across northern Illinois through tonight and into Saturday, though most accumulations will stay modest.

Sunday morning, ahead of the Chicago Bears game at Soldier Field, will be the coldest part of the weekend. While winds may relax on Sunday afternoon, it will still be bitterly cold. During the game, wind chills will be anywhere from -5 to -10.

The National Weather Service says the region thus far nearly tied the snow total for 2024, when 17.6 inches fell. In 1978, the Chicago area saw 24 inches of snow drop by Dec. 7. A warm-up happens the next several days.

Two snow systems are expected to pass mostly south of Chicago, bringing limited accumulation before dangerously cold air settles in this weekend.

There is an AccuWeather Alert Wednesday morning for possible blowing snow during the morning commute, ABC7 Chicago meteorologist Larry Mowry said.

Chicago residents may witness the first snowfall of the season this weekend as a weather system moves through the area, though not everyone will see flakes falling from the sky. The precipitation is expected to target specific communities, particularly ...