A fast-moving clipper system is expected to spread a swath of accumulating snow across northern Illinois late Saturday evening through early Sunday, prompting Winter Weather Advisories for counties generally along and north of Interstate 80. Forecasters say the highest totals, in the 3- to 5-inch range, are most likely from the Rockford region through DeKalb, Lee, Ogle, La Salle and Whiteside counties.

Snow is expected to begin after 9 p.m. Saturday, arriving from west to east as a developing area of lift spreads across the region. Temperatures will stay in the 20s for most locations north of I-80, which will allow snow to quickly accumulate on roadways. The National Weather Service warns drivers to expect slippery travel overnight and during the early hours of Sunday morning.

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