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First winter storm of the 2018 season in the Tri-State: Gallery

Michael Doyle | Evansville

EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- It's looking more and more like we're in for some serious snow in the Tri-State this weekend.

The regional National Weather Service office in Paducah, Kentucky, is calling for a 50 percent chance of snow late Saturday night. The forecast predicts "likely" snow throughout the day Sunday and into Monday morning, mixing with rain before the storm moves out of the area.

We're likely looking at low temperatures in the mid- to low-20s, with a cold Northeast wind giving gusts up to 20 miles per hour.

Southern Indiana Weather

Meteorologist Michael Wilhite of Southern Indiana Weather called the storm "sizable" with potential for six to 10 inches in some areas and making roads a "horrible mess."

Most of Kentucky looks to be affected, with Evansville falling into its most northern reaches.

"Yes, it has the potential to be a shut the state down kind of storm," Wilhite said on Southern Indiana Weather's Facebook page.

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The forecast for next Tuesday? Sunny and clear.

In the meantime, you might want to get a headstart by going to the nearest grocery store for your milk, bread and toilet paper needs.

Be safe, everyone.

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