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Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

A Few Clouds

51°F

11°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.2 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 May 7:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Forest Lake IL

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 48. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy.

    High: 85 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 48. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Forest Lake IL
 42.2°N 88.06°W
Last Update:
3:26 am CDT May 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am CDT May 14, 2026-6pm CDT May 20, 2026
 
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