Very Cold Temperatures from the Northern Plains to Ohio Valley; Swath of Snow from the Midwest to Central Appalachians

Arctic air will bring very cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills from the Northern Plains to the Ohio Valley today, expanding into the Mid-South and Mid-Atlantic on Sunday. A swath of accumulating snow is expected today from the Midwest to Central Appalachians, expanding into portions of the Mid-Atlantic tonight into Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago/Waukegan Regional Airport (KUGN)

Lat: 42.43°NLon: 87.86°WElev: 709ft.

Fair

-1°F

-18°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed NW 10 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.37 in (1031.4 mb)
Dewpoint -12°F (-24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-17°F (-27°C)
Last update 14 Dec 1:51 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Gages Lake IL

Cold Weather Advisory December 14, 02:37am until December 14, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory December 14, 02:37am until December 14, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Sun

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: -6 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -26. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -12. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -11. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -26. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -26. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -12. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -11. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Showers likely before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Breezy.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gages Lake IL
 42.35°N 87.99°W
12:06 am CST Dec 14, 2025
2am CST Dec 14, 2025-6pm CST Dec 20, 2025
 
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