And are you ready for winter? A winter storm is targeting portions of the lower Midwest between Saturday night and Monday evening, bringing travel impacts to portions of central and southeast Illinois. The Galesburg-area, including Knox County, is under a Winter Weather Watch.

Alex Erwin, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Lincoln, joined WGIL's Chris Postin and Jay Redfern to provide the latest on the approaching winter storm.

 
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Snowy days ahead? Galesburg-area under a Winter Weather Watch

Snow storm in Galesburg Illinois on Jan. 9, 2024.

The first major snow of 2024, as seen near Park Plaza in Galesburg.