Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

De Kalb Taylor Municipal Airport (KDKB)

Lat: 41.93° N Lon: 88.71° W Elev: 909 ft.

Overcast

13°F

-11°C

Humidity	73%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.21 in
Dewpoint	6°F (-14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	30 Dec 9:55 am CST

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Detailed forecast for

McHenry County

Today

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow early in the afternoon. Snow likely late. Snow accumulation up to half an inch. Highs in the lower 20s. West winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. Snow likely early in the evening. Snow accumulation up to half an inch. Lows in the lower 20s. West winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. Snow likely in the afternoon. Snow accumulation around an inch possible. Highs around 30. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. A slight chance of snow in the evening. Lows around 5 above. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

New Years Day

Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs around 19. West winds around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows around 10 above.

Friday

Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 20s.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 10 above.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 20s.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the lower 20s.