**Beyond the Warning Presentation in Oglesby on 3/10/2026 POSTPONED**

Due to the potential for severe thunderstorms on Tuesday, March 10th, the Beyond the Warning seminar in Oglesby, IL has been POSTPONED. We intend to reschedule this session later this spring. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Overcast

62°F

17°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.3 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Mar 3:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Buffalo Grove IL

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of drizzle before 4pm, then a slight chance of drizzle and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Areas of fog before 11am, then patchy fog after 3pm.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 43 by 5pm. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 54 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Patchy fog before 7pm, then patchy fog after 10pm. Low around 39. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 40. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of drizzle before 4pm, then a slight chance of drizzle and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Areas of fog before 11am, then patchy fog after 3pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 43 by 5pm. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Patchy fog before 7pm, then patchy fog after 10pm. Low around 39. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 40. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
A chance of rain after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 18.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
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Point Forecast:
Buffalo Grove IL
 42.15°N 87.95°W
2:56 am CDT Mar 10, 2026
4am CDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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