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December 28, 2025: Rare December Severe Weather Outbreak With Multiple Tornadoes in Central Illinois

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

30°F

-1°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	N 14 mph
Barometer	29.87 in (1012.7 mb)
Dewpoint	27°F (-3°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Wind Chill	19°F (-7°C)
Last update	31 Dec 7:53 pm CST

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Chicago IL

Tonight
Low: 12 °F
Slight Chance
Snow and
Blustery then
Mostly Clear
New Year's Day
High: 22 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 18 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 27 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 21 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 30 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday Night
Low: 18 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 30 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 26 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 12. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

New Year's Day

Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.