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Showers and Thunderstorms in the Southwest and Ohio Valley; Mountain Snow in the Northeast

Showers and thunderstorms, along with high-elevation snow, will begin to develop over parts of the Southwest late tonight and is expected to continue through Wednesday morning. Mountain snow over parts the Northeast will continue through Tuesday. A few strong to severe storms and heavy rainfall are possible across portions of the Lower Ohio Valley Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

40°F

4°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 18 Nov 4:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Chicago IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers. Low around 39. East southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers with a chance of drizzle before 2pm, then a chance of drizzle with a slight chance of showers between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of drizzle after 4pm. High near 42. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Drizzle

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 40. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers. Low around 39. East southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers with a chance of drizzle before 2pm, then a chance of drizzle with a slight chance of showers between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of drizzle after 4pm. High near 42. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 40. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chicago IL
 41.84°N 87.68°W
Last Update:
4:11 am CST Nov 18, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am CST Nov 18, 2025-6pm CST Nov 24, 2025
 
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