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Atmospheric River Continues Areas of Heavy Rain and Snow for California This Weekend

An atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty winds, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential flooding to southern California and the southern Great Basin through Sunday. Periods of heavy snow will continue as well above 7,000 feet over the Sierra Nevada mountains associated with this atmospheric river. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Fair

43°F

6°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed NW 14 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.1 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 16 Nov 3:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Chicago IL

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 46. East southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 46. East southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE Chicago IL
 41.88°N 87.65°W
Last Update:
4:06 am CST Nov 16, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4am CST Nov 16, 2025-6pm CST Nov 22, 2025
 
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