After a dose of wintry weather on Saturday, it looks like there will soon be more on the way.
By the afternoon, most of the Chicago area had received between one and three inches of snow, although some communities reported accumulations of up to five inches. That round got under way in the following hours, but another round is expected to arrive sometime late Saturday into Sunday, with only an inch of snow expected.
While Sunday won't see a lot of snow, some flurries are likely, although it's expected to be a relatively quiet day. When the work week begins, it will start out fairly pleasant for this time of year, but things will change later when the snow arrives.
With two winter storms possible in the coming days, here's a breakdown of what you can expect and when and how much snow you could see in your backyard.
Late Monday
After a relatively calm day with comfortable temperatures, the first of two winter storms will arrive late Monday.
A wintry system will move in from the southwest overnight Monday into Tuesday, bringing mixed wintry precipitation to the area. A mix of rain and snow will fall along the lakefront, while the rest of the area will likely see snow, according to NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Pete Sack.
Tuesday morning
Wet accumulating snow is expected to cover the majority of the Chicago area early Tuesday, and snow is expected in the region's southern counties, according to the National Weather Service. Rainy conditions will continue along the lakefront, and temperatures in the upper 30s could cause rain to turn to snow.
Northwest Indiana will likely be in a similar situation. According to meteorologists, the storm system is expected to pull in milder air, thus creating a mix of rain and snow for that area.
Elsewhere across the Chicago area, most communities will see between 1 and 4 inches of snow, according to meteorologists.
Tuesday afternoon/evening
A mix of rain and snow will continue, with snow continuing to fall in the northern and western suburbs. Snowfall levels are expected to peak in the afternoon and evening, so be especially careful if you are driving during that period.
While the southern part of the viewing area will see snow early in the day, rain will fall after dawn and continue throughout the night.
Showers are available in the majority of Cook County, as well as northwest Indiana. The precipitation will likely end as the system moves out overnight Tuesday into Wednesday and makes way for more wintry weather.
Wednesday
Cold air will move in Wednesday morning, bringing snow to the entire Chicago area. You'll need to get used to the snow for some time, as it's expected to continue through the afternoon and evening on Wednesday.
Ultimately, snowfall totals will likely exceed 7 inches for the majority of the region. The global model estimates that 7.3 inches of snowfall will cover the region, while the European model estimates slightly higher at 7.6 inches.
Snowfall estimates in some southern communities are even higher, such as Morris, which can get nearly 10 inches of accumulated snow.
Thursday and beyond
Thursday will bring another chance of snow before a significant drop in temperatures. Highs are expected to drop into the upper 20s by Friday. Before the weekend, we will see temperatures drop again.
Highs will drop into the low to mid 20s on Saturday, when we can see snow again.
