Tracking a Couple of Storm Systems Across the Country

Showers, along with a few strong to severe thunderstorms, are expected from the Great Lakes, New England and southward into the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys. In the wake of this system, a stronger storm is expected to track from the Pacific Northwest, Plains and through the Eastern U.S. this weekend. Strong winds, showers and a larger drop in temperatures are expected this weekend into Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago/Waukegan Regional Airport (KUGN)

Lat: 42.43°NLon: 87.86°WElev: 709ft.

Mostly Cloudy

61°F

16°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 29.55 in (1000.5 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 7 Nov 3:51 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Russell IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly after noon.  High near 44. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain before midnight, then a chance of snow.  Low around 28. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of snow showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Veterans Day

    Veterans Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Rain, mainly after noon. High near 44. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain before midnight, then a chance of snow. Low around 28. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Veterans Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Russell IL
 42.5°N 87.93°W
4:31 pm CST Nov 7, 2025
4pm CST Nov 7, 2025-6pm CST Nov 14, 2025
 
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