A Fast Moving Clipper System Tracking Eastward; Heavy Precipitation Continues for the Northwest

A clipper type system will track across the Ohio Valley, central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic regions today. Rain and some accumulating snow across the higher elevations of the central Appalachians can be expected. The Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies continue with heavy precipitation and flooding coinciding with strong winds that will make traveling difficult. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1016.1 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 5 Dec 9:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Chicago IL

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 40. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

    High: 40 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

    Low: 31 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 40 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Decreasing
    Clouds

    Low: 36 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 51 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy.

    Partly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

    Low: 45 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 56 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

    Low: 42 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after noon.  Cloudy, with a high near 48.

    Rain Likely

    High: 48 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 40. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
A chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Blustery.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Chicago IL
 41.88°N 87.68°W
9:42 am CST Dec 5, 2023
10am CST Dec 5, 2023-6pm CST Dec 11, 2023
 
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