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Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.9 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 3 Mar 7:52 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Vernon Hills IL

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers. High near 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
Showers. High near 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday
A chance of showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Vernon Hills IL
 42.24°N 87.97°W
Last Update:
6:17 am CST Mar 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am CST Mar 3, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 9, 2026
 
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