Snow chance in the morning, wintry mix likely this evening

PEORIA (25 News Now) - Another round of wintry precipitation is on tap for the start of the weekend with a mix of snow, rain and ice possible. Once this system exits the region, much of the extended forecast will trend quiet, but cool.

Saturday: An area of low pressure located over the western Great Plains continue to slide eastward this morning along with an eastward extended cold front. This cold front will lead to a sharp contrast in temperatures across Central Illinois with highs reaching the mid 40′s in the south and highs remaining sub-freezing near I-80.

Temperatures will range from the upper 20's to mid 40's this afternoon as a result of a passing... — Temperatures will range from the upper 20's to mid 40's this afternoon as a result of a passing cold front.(WEEK)

Light snow will begin to fall this morning, mainly near I-80. As this system continues to pass, we’ll see a wintry mix set in during the evening into our Saturday night. This mix will likely feature snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain. Snow chances will remain closer to I-80, with precipitation transitioning to more rain the further south you go.

Wintry mix including snow, freezing rain and rain are expected by the evening. — Wintry mix including snow, freezing rain and rain are expected by the evening.(WEEK)

While snow chances will run highest near I-80, additional light snow will be possible further south throughout the morning. In total, snowfall will range from 1-2″ near the I-80 corridor, with trace amounts up to an inch of snow possible further south.

Our best chance for snow will run along I-80. — Our best chance for snow will run along I-80.(WEEK)

An additional focus will be placed on the chance for ice accretions as a result of our freezing rain chances. A light glaze up to a tenth of an inch may lead to slick roadways tonight into Sunday morning.

Minor ice glazing is possible. — Minor ice glazing is possible.(WEEK)

Sunday: A few lingering flurries may fly early, otherwise; the day will trend cloudy and colder with highs in the 20′s.

Quiet and cool conditions will be the main trend next week. Make sure to tune in this morning for the full 10 Day First Alert Forecast!

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