Tracking a Couple of Storm Systems Across the Country

Showers, along with a few strong to severe thunderstorms, are expected from the Great Lakes, New England and southward into the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys. In the wake of this system, a stronger storm is expected to track from the Pacific Northwest, Plains and through the Eastern U.S. this weekend. Strong winds, showers and a larger drop in temperatures are expected this weekend into Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

40°F

4°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NE 12 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1011.2 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 8 Nov 11:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Chicago IL

Winter Storm Watch November 10, 12:00am until November 10, 12:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain before 5am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 35. Breezy, with a northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain before 9am, then a slight chance of snow showers.  Temperature falling to around 33 by 5pm. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blustery

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 25 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Veterans Day

    Veterans Day: A slight chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain before 5am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 35. Breezy, with a northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain before 9am, then a slight chance of snow showers. Temperature falling to around 33 by 5pm. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 25 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Veterans Day
A slight chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Chicago IL
 41.81°N 87.59°W
12:16 am CST Nov 9, 2025
12am CST Nov 9, 2025-6pm CST Nov 15, 2025
 
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