Warm Temperatures
Rain, High Temps Turn Ice Rinks To Mush
The bizarrely warm temperatures this week worry one climate expert.
Lake Michigan Seeing Record-Breaking Warmth Too
Water temperatures in the southern part of Lake Michigan reached a “remarkable” 80 degrees Friday — sooner than any other year thanks to a warm winter combined with July’s searing heat wave.
Chicago Broke All Sorts Of Warmth Records In March — Except One
Chicago did not, it turns out, break the record for the warmest day ever in March: 88 degrees, set in 1986.
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.
Temperature Could Jump To Low 70s In Some Areas
The temperature Wednesday will climb to surpass the balmy conditions seen across the area a day earlier.
Cloudy Skies, But Above Average Temperatures For Rest Of Day
Cloud cover has replaced the intense sunshine of the morning hours, but temperatures will still be above average for the rest of the day Friday.
Sunny Skies, Warm Temperatures Continue
Temperatures will remain above average Thursday, and unlike this time last year, there won’t be a flake of snow in sight.
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.
Springlike January Soon To Come To An End
The calendar says Jan. 10, but it certainly doesn’t feel like it. But that will be changing soon enough.
Latest Chicago Weather Forecast
Rain will continue off and on through the afternoon as a stubborn system circulates around a low-pressure area.
2011 Could Become Wettest Year On Record
We could have had a lot of snow Wednesday, but we had all-day rain showers instead, making what is already the third wettest year in Chicago on record a little wetter still.
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