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Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

A Few Clouds

49°F

9°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed NW 18 G 29 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.7 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 5 Apr 1:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Prospect Heights IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 53. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely between 11pm and 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Breezy.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 53. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Showers likely between 11pm and 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Prospect Heights IL
 42.09°N 87.92°W
Last Update:
2:16 pm CDT Apr 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Apr 5, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 11, 2026
 
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