A Fast Moving Clipper System Tracking Eastward; Heavy Precipitation Continues for the Northwest

A clipper type system will track across the Ohio Valley, central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic regions today. Rain and some accumulating snow across the higher elevations of the central Appalachians can be expected. The Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies continue with heavy precipitation and flooding coinciding with strong winds that will make traveling difficult. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (KORD)

Lat: 41.98°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 666ft.

Fog/Mist

38°F

3°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed N 13 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 5 Dec 10:51 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Des Plaines IL

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

    High: 40 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

    Low: 30 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 38 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 34 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 51 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

    Low: 44 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy.

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

    High: 57 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

    Low: 40 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after noon.  Cloudy, with a high near 46.

    Rain Likely

    High: 46 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy.
Friday Night
A chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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Point Forecast:
Des Plaines IL
 42.04°N 87.9°W
11:42 am CST Dec 5, 2023
11am CST Dec 5, 2023-6pm CST Dec 11, 2023
 
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