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Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

A Few Clouds

50°F

10°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 8 Oct 5:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Crystal Lake IL

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Light southeast wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Light southeast wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Crystal Lake IL
 42.28°N 88.35°W
Last Update:
6:21 am CDT Oct 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am CDT Oct 8, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 14, 2026
 
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