An artic blast is bringing dangerous sub-zero wind chills to the Chicago area, and temperatures will drop even more on Saturday night.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchABC7 Chicago meteorologists have issued an AccuWeather Alert for the weekend's bitter cold.

Chicago faces a wintry mix, with rain, snow, and strong winds expected, impacting driving conditions and bringing colder temperatures.

Two snow systems are expected to pass mostly south of Chicago, bringing limited accumulation before dangerously cold air settles in this weekend.

There is an AccuWeather Alert Wednesday morning for possible blowing snow during the morning commute, ABC7 Chicago meteorologist Larry Mowry said.

Scattered flurries Friday before an arctic blast brings sub-zero wind chills to Chicago over the weekend. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.

Wind chills are running at around 2 to 3 degrees below zero at the two airports and even around 11 degrees below zero out in the far western suburbs. It’s likely only to get colder.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Bears fans bracing for what could be one of the coldest games ever at Soldier Field against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.. The team bending the rules a bit, to keep fans warm come Sunday. Come Sunday, the highs will be in the teens and you already know it's only going to feel ever colder inside Solder Field.

A "parade of systems" is expected to hit the Chicago area this week, bringing a number of weather threats amid what has been a historic start to winter.