There's already been record snowfall in parts of Illinois this year, but does that mean there will be a white Christmas?
Here's when snow is expected to start Thursday evening.
A very wintry week is in store for the Chicago area, and may impact travel.
At Chicago-O'Hare, 17.1 inches of snow has fallen so far this season.
The Aurora Borealis may be visible in parts of Illinois amid geomagnetic storms this week.
Above freezing temperatures will return early week before another blast of cold.
Multiple clipper systems will bring snow Saturday night through Sunday morning, then more snow chances all week long.
An Alberta Clipper could bring multiple periods of snow are expected starting Saturday and through lasting next week.
The cold front will move through the area on Wednesday night, with wind chills as low as 20 below zero.
Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches are expected on Monday, plus, the coldest air of the season is about to arrive.
"The Saturday afternoon period is looking like the period of peak snow rates," the weather service said.
Already on Wednesday: Rockford saw a 53 mph gust; West Chicago, Wheeling and Waukegan saw 49 mph gusts; and Chicago had a 48 mph gust.
A wind advisory has been issued for Wednesday; a blustery and cold Thanksgiving will follow, plus accumulating snow for the weekend.
Winds of up to 45 mph could also impact Thanksgiving travel.
But first, a sunny and mild weekend is in store after a gloomy week.
The warmest Thanksgiving on record was 69 degrees, while the coldest was -1 degree.
Christmas is in 36 days.
"After [Monday] morning, we may not see the sun again until late in the week or this weekend," the weather service said.
The high for Saturday is 71 degrees, but the area could see a wintry mix by Monday.
Tuesday night's widespread aurora displays were the strongest since Oct. 10, 2024, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.
Experts believe as many as 21 states will have a chance to see the show Tuesday night, weather dependent.
Friday will be the warmest day of the week.
An "impactful" lake effect snow threat could bring up to 6 inches of snow to the area on Sunday into Monday.
The cold blast will ease by the middle of next week.
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High winds and dry vegetation create a fire risk, the National Weather Service said.
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Plus, widespread frost as we head into the weekend.
Widespread frost is expected Thursday night, and again on Friday night.
President Donald Trump is on the record in support of year-round daylight saving time.
The coolest day of the week looks like it will be Wednesday, which has a forecasted high of 57 degrees.
Meteorologists are now wondering what the possible impacts may be from this year's "blob."
What will Thanksgiving look like in Illinois? The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its holiday weather outlook.
There is a chance of rain and storms all weekend.
There is a chance of rain on Monday and Tuesday night.
The weather service said isolated storms are possible Friday morning, northwest of an Ottawa to Aurora to Antioch line.
The weather service said isolated thunderstorms are possible Monday afternoon through Monday night.
A cold front late Monday could finally bring some cooler temperatures.