Arctic Airmass for the Eastern Two-Thirds of the Nation; Strong Winds for Portions of the West

Bitterly cold temperatures continue across most of the eastern two-thirds of the nation this weekend. A weak clipper may bring some light snow across the northern tier of the country through Sunday. Strong winds are forecast for portions of the Sierra Nevada and southern California today. Periods of heavy rain with snowmelt and runoff may result in flooding across southeast Alaska this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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Current conditions at

Chicago/Waukegan Regional Airport (KUGN)

Lat: 42.43°NLon: 87.86°WElev: 709ft.

Overcast and Breezy

-7°C

20°F

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	SW 33 G 54 km/h
Barometer	1023.2 mb (30.16 in)
Dewpoint	-11°C (13°F)
Visibility	16 km
Wind Chill	-16°C (4°F)
Last update	22 Jan 6:55 am CST

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Russell IL

Today

Slight Chance
Snow then
Partly Sunny
High: -4 °C
Tonight

Snow Likely
then Snow
Low: -12 °C
Sunday

Slight Chance
Snow then
Sunny
High: -8 °C
Sunday
Night

Partly Cloudy
then Snow
Likely
Low: -13 °C
Monday

Chance Snow
then Mostly
Cloudy
High: 0 °C
Monday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: -14 °C
Tuesday

Sunny
High: -9 °C
Tuesday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: -19 °C
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny
High: -10 °C

Detailed Forecast

Today

A slight chance of snow before 8am, then a slight chance of flurries between 8am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -4. West wind around 25 km/h, with gusts as high as 45 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

Snow, mainly between 11pm and 5am. Low around -12. Wind chill values as low as -19. West wind 10 to 20 km/h becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 centimeters possible.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of snow before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near -8. Wind chill values as low as -21. North northwest wind 20 to 25 km/h decreasing to 10 to 15 km/h in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Snow likely after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around -13. West wind 10 to 15 km/h becoming south southwest 20 to 25 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 centimeters possible.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of snow before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 0. South southwest wind 20 to 25 km/h becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 km/h.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -14.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near -9.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -19.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near -10.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -16.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near -3.