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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

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 29.65 in (1005.0 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 16 Jan 12:52 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Wheeling IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of snow before 2am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 25. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 10am, then a chance of snow showers after noon. High near 36. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance 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 1. West wind 10 to 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. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 21.

    High: 21 °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

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of snow before 2am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 25. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 10am, then a chance of snow showers after noon. High near 36. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as 1. West wind 10 to 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. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
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. 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:
Wheeling IL
 42.13°N 87.92°W
Last Update:
1:41 am CST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am CST Jan 16, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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