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December 28, 2025: Rare December Severe Weather Outbreak With Multiple Tornadoes in Central Illinois

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Overcast

16°F

-9°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint	4°F (-16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	7°F (-14°C)
Last update	1 Jan 11:53 am CST

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Chicago Midway Airport IL

New Year's Day
High: 22 °F
Snow Likely
Tonight
Low: 16 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Friday
High: 26 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 20 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 30 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday Night
Low: 18 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 30 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 26 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 40 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day

Snow likely, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 16. West northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 26. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.