National Weather Service, Chicago metropolitan area

Chicago weather: Snowfall to impact commute
Our next storm system will arrive late Thursday night into Friday, bringing accumulating snow to Chicagoland.
Chicago weather: How our 2024-25 seasonal snowfall compares with previous years
In Chicago, snow seasons are tracked from July through the following June. The area normally can expect 38.4 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Chicago was warmer than average during the 2023-24 season due to a La Niña climate system,
Latest snowfall totals in Chicago area amid ongoing winter weather advisory
The Chicago area is being impacted by a variety of winter weather to start the week, with advisories in effect and lake-effect snow falling in areas near Lake Michigan.
Delays hit Chicago airports as area remains under winter weather advisory
Chicago's O'Hare Airport and other major airports are facing flight delays as the country faces the first severe weather of the winter.
Chicago drying out, but lake-effect snow persists in Northwest Indiana
Winds were taking a more northwesterly track late Monday, and thus, lake-enhanced snow showers will favor Northwest Indiana until 4 a.m. Tuesday. Illinois was drying out Monday night, then Indiana early Tuesday morning,
Timeline: What to expect as lake-effect snow eyes part of Chicago area
While some areas won’t see much snowfall or any at all, a band of lake-effect snow is expected to develop starting Sunday night, possibly dumping several inches of snow in far northeastern Illinois. The dose of winter weather could deliver anywhere between 3 to 5 inches of snow across Lake County and create driving challenges as the work week
Chicago weather stays cold with snow possible this weekend
It’s cold, and it’s going to stay cold in Chicago with only minor fluctuations in temperatures likely over the next couple of weeks.
Chicago weather: Lake effect snow will lead to slick conditions tonight for parts of Chicagoland
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Lake-effect snow in Illinois likely to disrupt Monday commute as winter blast hits hardest farther south
As Illinoisans return to the office after the holiday season, their Monday blues might be further magnified by lake-effect ...
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Below average temperatures, chance of light snow in store for Chicago’s slow winter
While the Eastern states were getting a winter thrashing early this week, the Chicago area experienced just some light, ...
Bitterly cold temperatures with minor snowfall on the way Thursday in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — It's noticeably colder for the first day of 2025 in Chicago. Below-freezing highs with chilly west winds ...
The Heaviest Snowfall In A Decade Is Possible As A Wintery Blast Roils Parts Of The U.S.
A blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures stirred up dangerous travel conditions in parts of the central U.S. on ...
Today in Chicago History: 7 found dead inside Brown’s Chicken in Palatine
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 8, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event ...
One week left in Chicago's third annual snowplow naming contest
While Chicago is still waiting for its first major snowfall of the season, it's that time of year again to try to name one of ...
Man found dead outside a bus shelter marks fifth person killed in winter storm
Police say a 32-year-old man died about midnight in Wakefield, Virginia, after his truck skidded off the road and hit a tree.
Chicago weather: Winter storm threatening southern U.S. to creep into Illinois
As Arctic air and frigid temperatures continue, the next chance for snow in the Chicago area comes Thursday into Friday as ...