Photographs from state traffic cameras show widespread wreckage, with many vehicles scattered across and off the highway.

On Saturday at 2:13 p.m. EST the National Weather Service issued an updated winter storm warning valid from 7 p.m. EST until Sunday 1 p.m. EST for Presque Isle and Alpena counties.

The Illinois High School Association football state championships scheduled for Saturday have been postponed, as Illinois State University is closing its campus due to heavy snow in the forecast.

Precipitation may begin as a mix of wet snow and rain across inland areas Sunday morning before transitioning to all rain by afternoon as temperatures rise. The Jersey Shore should see high temperatures in the low to mid 50s, while inland locations remain in the 40s.

A winter storm could bring 8 to 12 inches of snow to southern Wisconsin. For those without shelter, there are six warming centers across the city.

The city said that although the Electric Christmas Parade is a much-anticipated event every year, they had to make the tough decision to cancel for safety reasons.

A winter weather advisory was released by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 1:25 p.m. valid for Sunday between 3 a.m. and noon for Westmoreland Ridges and Fayette Ridges.

As of Saturday morning, 611 flights were canceled at O'Hare International Airport, and 76 flights were canceled at Midway International Airport.