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Snow and Ice Continue in the Northeast; Rain and Mountain Snow in the West

Significant winter impacts shift into the Northeast on Sunday. Heavy snow up to 2 feet will be possible across interior Northeastern areas. Southern New England may see ice accumulations up to a quarter of an inch. Strong gusty winds and bitter cold will follow the cold front passage. In the west, heavy mountain snow will impact the California, Inter-Mountain West, and Rocky mountains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed NW 16 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1022.9 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill-3°F (-19°C)
Last update 20 Jan 2:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Chicago IL

Lakeshore Flood Advisory until January 20, 09:00am
Winter Weather Advisory until January 20, 09:00am
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  •  
    Lakeshore Flood Advisory until January 20, 09:00am
    Winter Weather Advisory until January 20, 09:00am

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  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Heavy Snow

    Low: 11 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers, mainly before 8am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 15. Wind chill values as low as -5. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

    High: 15 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -3. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Chance Snow
    Showers

    Low: 8 °F

  • M.L.King
    Day

    M.L.King Day: A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -2. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

    High: 18 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 14 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 4pm, then rain and snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet between 4pm and 5pm, then rain and snow, possibly mixed with sleet after 5pm. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Wintry Mix

    High: 37 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and snow before 4am, then a chance of snow. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Rain/Snow

    Low: 27 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

    Chance Snow

    High: 30 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers, mainly before 8am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 15. Wind chill values as low as -5. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -3. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
M.L.King Day
A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -2. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Snow before 4pm, then rain and snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet between 4pm and 5pm, then rain and snow, possibly mixed with sleet after 5pm. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow before 4am, then a chance of snow. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
A chance of snow, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
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Point Forecast:
Chicago IL
 41.84°N 87.68°W
Last Update:
2:15 am CST Jan 20, 2019
Forecast Valid:
3am CST Jan 20, 2019-6pm CST Jan 26, 2019
 
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