Chicago Weather
Storms Likely On Monday Afternoon, Evening
Warm, humid air over Chicago is likely to create some strong, isolated thunderstorms around the evening rush hour on Monday.
Warmup To Near Record Temps On Friday
The day after Chicago set a “snowless” record, the area is expected to experience near-record high temperatures.
Typical Temps Today, But Big Warmup Possible
Chicago will likely set a record for the most days without at least an inch of snow on the ground, and there is little prospect for any measurable snowfall for the next week.
Winter Storm Hits Chicagoland
A strong storm with rain, snow and high winds hit Chicagoland on Thursday and caused thousands of power outages and flight cancellations at the city’s two major airports.
Sub-Freezing Temps Could Arrive Overnight
It could be back to reality for early April — complete with freezing temperatures.
Record High Temperature Set For Fourth Consecutive Day
For the fourth day in a row, a record-setting high temperature has been set in Chicago.
As Sun Shines, Temperatures Warm, Outdoor Skating Ends
While the return of the sun and gradually warming temperatures mean that spring really is on its way to the Chicago area, it also means ice skating enthusiasts will have to wait until the onset of next winter to take part in this activity outdoors.
Snow Likely Before Lengthy Warm Up
Unseasonably warm weather is expected to move into the Chicago area next week — but not before a cold and snowy weekend.
This Winter Continues To Be One Of Chicago’s Least Snowy On Record
With the snowfall for the season not expected to exceed two inches by next week, this winter, which has already gotten off to a remarkably slow start with regards to snowfall, is shaping up to be one of the least snowy on record for the Chicago area.
Latest Chicago Weather Forecast
Rain will give way to the cold.
Latest Chicago Weather Forecast
Temperatures to remain above average, with up to an inch of rain. (If that rain were snow, it would amount to 10 inches, reports CBS 2′s Megan Glaros).
Tornado Warning Issued For Several Counties, Including Cook
A severe line of storms capable of producing rain-wrapped tornadoes — and wind gusts of up to 80 mph — has been spotted in the western suburbs and appears to be heading to Chicago, the National Weather Service warns.
Weekend Storms, Hail Usher In A Hot And Humid Monday
More thunderstorms could produce very heavy rainfall and even quarter-sized hail early Sunday morning, leading into another rainy, cloudy day.
It’s About Time! Highs In The 80s This Weekend
After months in which highs in the 30s or 40s were enough to get people excited, are you ready for highs over 80 degrees?
Storms Bring Huge Hail, Violent Winds
The unseasonably warm temperatures yesterday evening gave way to pounding thunderstorms and hail amounting to 1 3/4 inches in some places.
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