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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

A Few Clouds

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.30 in (1027.6 mb)
Dewpoint -5°F (-21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Jan 1:52 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Wauconda IL

Winter Weather Advisory January 30, 09:00am until January 30, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 15. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -9. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 18. Wind chill values as low as -10. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -6. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 15. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -9. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Friday
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 18. Wind chill values as low as -10. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -6. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wauconda IL
 42.27°N 88.12°W
Last Update:
1:41 pm CST Jan 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CST Jan 29, 2026-6pm CST Feb 4, 2026
 
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