Snow Across the Great Lakes, Central Appalachians, and Northeast; Unsettled Weather in the West

Light to moderate snow will continue into Saturday over the Great Lakes, Central Appalachians, and Northeast. This weekend into next week, a series of atmospheric rivers will bring gusty winds, periods of heavy rain, and mountain snow to northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Colder temperatures are in store for the weekend from the Great Lakes to East Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Fair

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 30.50 in (1033.9 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 21 Dec 6:52 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Prospect Heights IL

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of freezing rain after midnight, mixing with drizzle after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Drizzle/Freezing
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of drizzle or freezing rain before 9am, then a slight chance of drizzle between 9am and noon, then a chance of rain after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Drizzle/Freezing
    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Cloudy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of freezing rain after midnight, mixing with drizzle after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A slight chance of drizzle or freezing rain before 9am, then a slight chance of drizzle between 9am and noon, then a chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Christmas Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Prospect Heights IL
 42.09°N 87.92°W
5:11 am CST Dec 21, 2024
7am CST Dec 21, 2024-6pm CST Dec 27, 2024
 
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