nbc meteorologist bill karins who has not slept since november, this is unbelievable. this snowfall in chicago could be un -- i bleen, huge. >> you know how crazy this winter's been. more snow will be shovelled with this storm than maybe all the other ones combined. this storm is covering so much of the country with heavy snow that it's ridiculous. let's break it down and try to give you a timing of when it's going to hit your area or your family's area so you can coordinate canceling of plans and flights and travel. a lot of people will want to stay home until the storm is gone. just light snow in minneapolis. light freezing rain is breaking out in st. louis. that will make for a difficult afternoon for you. now, this is our new updated computer. now, if you look at the legend on top, the 6 to 12 inches is in that pink ribbon. inside of that is a foot-plus. we're talking about a foot of snow possible through much of missouri, much of northern illinois, northern indiana,