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Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.52 in (1000.2 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 16 Jan 11:52 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Arlington Heights IL

  • Today

    Today: A chance of snow before noon, then snow showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 35. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Blustery.

    Low: 3 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Blustery.

    High: 9 °F

    Cold and
    Blustery

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of snow before noon, then snow showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 35. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Blustery.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Blustery.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Arlington Heights IL
 42.09°N 87.98°W
Last Update:
11:36 am CST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CST Jan 16, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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