Inclement Weather in the Northwest; Elevated Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

In the Pacific Northwest into northern California, areas of heavy rain for the coastal ranges and heavy snowfall over the higher elevations of the Cascades are expected into Friday. Dry and windy conditions may produce elevated fire weather conditions in the central and southern High Plains and the Upper Midwest. Windy conditions and scattered rain and snow showers will continue in the Northeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Partly Cloudy

46°F

8°C

Humidity	51%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.25 in (1024.7 mb)
Dewpoint	29°F (-2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	6 Nov 8:53 am CST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles N Chicago IL

Today
High: 58 °F
Partly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 48 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
Friday
High: 62 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 42 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 51 °F
Slight Chance
Rain then
Rain Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 34 °F
Rain then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Sunday
High: 37 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 27 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Monday
High: 38 °F
Chance Snow
Showers then
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers before midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 3am, then showers likely after 3am. Low around 48. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 9am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 62. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Saturday

Rain likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Rain before 3am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday

A chance of rain and snow before noon, then a chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night

A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Monday

A chance of snow showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.