Inclement Weather in the Northwest; Elevated Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

In the Pacific Northwest into northern California, areas of heavy rain for the coastal ranges and heavy snowfall over the higher elevations of the Cascades are expected into Friday. Dry and windy conditions may produce elevated fire weather conditions in the central and southern High Plains and the Upper Midwest. Windy conditions and scattered rain and snow showers will continue in the Northeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Partly Cloudy

38°F

3°C

Humidity	68%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.24 in (1024.7 mb)
Dewpoint	28°F (-2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	6 Nov 6:53 am CST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Chicago Ridge IL

Today
High: 58 °F
Partly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 49 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
Friday
High: 64 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 41 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 52 °F
Partly Sunny
then Rain
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Sunday
High: 36 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 25 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Monday
High: 37 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers before midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 3am, then showers likely after 3am. Low around 49. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 9am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 64. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Saturday

Rain likely after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Rain before 3am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

A chance of rain and snow before noon, then a chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Veterans Day

Partly sunny, with a high near 48.