Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Mostly Cloudy

12°F

-11°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	W 10 mph
Barometer	30.22 in (1025.6 mb)
Dewpoint	4°F (-16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	-1°F (-18°C)
Last update	30 Dec 8:53 am CST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Chicago IL

Today
High: 24 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Snow
Likely
Tonight
Low: 22 °F⇑
Snow Likely
then Mostly
Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 32 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Snow
Likely and
Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 13 °F
Chance Snow
and Blustery
then Mostly
Clear
New Year's Day
High: 23 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 18 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 28 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 20 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 29 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 27 by 1am. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday

Snow likely after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as 1. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

New Year's Day

Partly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.