Tracking Atmospheric River in the Northwest U.S. and Clipper with Winter Weather in the Northeast U.S.

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty winds, heavy rainfall which may lead to urban and river flooding with possible landslides, and heavy inter-mountain snow over the Pacific Northwest into the northern Rockies through Thursday. A clipper will cross the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. into Thursday with areas of moderate to heavy snow and mixed wintry precipitation. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago/Waukegan Regional Airport (KUGN)

Lat: 42.43°NLon: 87.86°WElev: 709ft.

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed NW 8 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1011.3 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 10 Dec 4:51 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Chicago / Waukegan, Waukegan Regional Airport IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow before midnight, then a slight chance of flurries after midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of snow showers after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.

    High: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of snow before midnight, then a slight chance of flurries after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday
A slight chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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Point Forecast:
Chicago / Waukegan, Waukegan Regional Airport IL
 42.43°N 87.87°W
5:36 pm CST Dec 10, 2025
5pm CST Dec 10, 2025-6pm CST Dec 17, 2025
 
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