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Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Mostly Cloudy

44°F

7°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 30.30 in (1026.7 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 28 Mar 10:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lake Forest IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Forest IL
 42.24°N 87.86°W
Last Update:
8:06 pm CDT Mar 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm CDT Mar 28, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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