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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Overcast

35°F

2°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed NW 13 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1008.3 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 31 Dec 1:52 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Chicago Executive Airport IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow. High near 34. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -1. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

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

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 34. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -1. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
New Year's Day
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. 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 18.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chicago Executive Airport IL
 42.13°N 87.89°W
Last Update:
1:51 pm CST Dec 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm CST Dec 31, 2025-6pm CST Jan 6, 2026
 
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