Heavy Precipitation for Pacific Northwest; Heavy Snow Diminishing across New England

Multiple rounds of heavy to excessive rainfall, mountain snow and gusty winds will impact the Northwest U.S. into the central and northern Rockies this week. Urban, small stream, and moderate to isolated major river flooding are also expected across the Cascades through mid-week. Meanwhile, the heavy snow threat across the Northeast will finally diminish this evening. 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 76%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 4 Dec 11:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Chicago IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow, mainly after 3am.  Low around 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Snow

    Low: 33 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow before noon, then a chance of rain after 3pm.  High near 39. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

    High: 39 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

    Low: 31 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 41 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 37 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    Sunny

    High: 55 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

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

    Partly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

    Low: 45 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

    High: 58 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 46 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow, mainly after 3am. Low around 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain and snow before noon, then a chance of rain after 3pm. High near 39. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Blustery.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE Chicago IL
 41.88°N 87.65°W
11:58 pm CST Dec 4, 2023
12am CST Dec 5, 2023-6pm CST Dec 10, 2023
 
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