The Chicago area is bracing for a significant winter storm this Saturday, with forecasts predicting over 10 inches of snow in some areas. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for large portions of Illinois, including directives from the National Weather Service. Officials are warning that heavy snowfall may disrupt holiday travel plans, particularly affecting travelers returning home after Thanksgiving. In addition to snow, gusty winds with speeds up to 60 mph have already caused power outages and uprooted trees in the region. The winter weather will begin Saturday morning and could result in plowable levels of snow, impacting travel conditions across the Midwest. Motorists are advised to check travel advisories and consider alternative plans as weather conditions deteriorate.