Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. The Arctic front will continue to bring increasing winds to the Northeast that will remain gusty. Subfreezing overnight low temperatures will be found as far south as the Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lewis University Airport (KLOT)

Lat: 41.6°NLon: 88.1°WElev: 669ft.

Overcast

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed W 9 G 15 mph
Barometer 30.24 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill0°F (-18°C)
Last update 30 Dec 1:35 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Mokena IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -2. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -1. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 27 by 2am. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely after noon.  Cloudy, with a high near 32. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -2. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -1. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 27 by 2am. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Snow likely after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 32. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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Point Forecast:
Mokena IL
 41.52°N 87.88°W
1:31 am CST Dec 30, 2025
1am CST Dec 30, 2025-6pm CST Jan 5, 2026
 
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