A winter storm will bring up to 12 inches of snow to parts of Illinois this weekend as temperatures remain frigid. Here's a snowfall forecast.

If Springfield Public Schools decides to cancel for Monday after this weekend's winter storm, an official said they hope to make that call Sunday.

As if temperatures in the negatives weren't enough, the Springfield region is expected to get snow this weekend.

Ozarks First is providing round-the-clock coverage of the impending winter storm, with live reports, hourly updates, and a dedicated web team posting the latest stories online.

Snow this weekend will accumulate and remain on the ground due to extreme cold, with a wind chill as low as 17 degrees below zero Sunday.

Springfield Mayor Sarno and city officials are providing an update on the upcoming nor'easter snow storm, which is expected to bring up to a foot of snow and extremely cold temperatures, and are urging residents and businesses to be prepared.

The Springfield Fire Department is urging residents to practice cold-weather safety, including using caution with indoor heating, wearing multiple layers of clothing, and checking on cold-weather

Note: The graphic shows the chance of receiving 4 inches or more of snow or ice. Click your area to see the forecasted probability over the next three days USA TODAY’s snowfall map shows accumulation over the past 24,