The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for this weekend for a large swath of central and southeast Illinois.

Heavy snow unleashes near whiteout conditions along I-55 in Bloomington, Illinois. Video shows cars driving slowly down the highway as plows work hard to clear roads from the powerful cross-country storm charging into the Northeast tonight.

More snow is expected to fall in central Illinois, starting Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

Snow is expected to hit the Peoria area over the holiday weekend. Travelers in Illinois should keep an eye on the forecast.

A winter storm warning is in effect Saturday in Champaign County, and WCIA-TV is forecasting anywhere from 4 to 9 inches for the region. Illinois on Friday said it is monitoring the weather, but as of now, parking lots, tailgating and stadium entrances will all be open for Saturday night’s game.

Travelers moving through Illinois may be hit by showers and some snow this Thanksgiving. Here's the weather forecast.

An updating list of weather-related cancellations in Bloomington-Normal. The area is under a winter storm warning until 8 p.m.