Two winter storm systems are on the way this week, both bringing the potential for accumulating snow and major travel problems. The first big one will hit Chicago on Wednesday. Widespread accumulating snow is expected in the late morning and lasting through the afternoon and evening.

Heavy snow will hit during the evening commute Wednesday, with more snow and frigid temperatures expected through the weekend.

Two major winter storms are expected to hit the Midwest this week, with moderate to heavy snowfall in the Chicago area. Between the two storms, residents could see a total of a foot of snow from

Heavy snow is expected during the evening commute Wednesday, with more snow and frigid temperatures forecast through the weekend.

Chicago's upcoming storm could bring as much as 10 inches of snow, making it the city's largest snowfall event this winter.

The latest model data indicates that Southern Wisconsin will remain snow free through the remainder of our Tuesday, but our westernmost communities may begin to see snow chances arrive as early as 6 AM or 7 AM on Wednesday.