Bill Snyder
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70s back later this week after cold spell
Major pattern change to bring string of 70-plus-degree “Indian Summer” level warmth later this week Friday high temperatures Saturday high temperatures Sunday high temperatures → Read More
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued
CHICAGO — A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for several Chicago area counties. Counties include Cook, Grundy, Kankakee, Kendall, Livingston and Will counties until 1:45 p.m. Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for northern Illinois, including the Chicago area, until 4 p.m. Monday. Storms are beginning to rapidly fire in western Illinois ahead of […] → Read More
Burst of storms cause damage throughout Chicago area
Wednesday heat and humidity gave way to a burst of storms in the afternoon. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for the Chicago area. A Thunderstorm Watch is currently issued for Kankakee County until 8 p.m. There are reports of a semi-trucks blown over on I-80 at I-55. Also reports of 60-70 […] → Read More
A return to 90 degrees: Big warm up on the way for Memorial Day weekend
Chicago will see a return to summerlike warmth as the “unofficial” start of summer begins with the Memorial Day Holiday weekend. Clouds and the pesky, slow-moving low-pressure system responsible for day-to-day showers since Wednesday is finally departing the area Friday evening. Friday saw a cool day with temperatures only peaking in the low 60s, a […] → Read More
Storms move in Wednesday afternoon; Severe weather possible
The Chicago area is under a slight risk for severe weather Wednesday afternoon and evening. Showers and storms are likely with the chance of some thunderstorms developing into severe weather. The hours of greatest concern are from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Gusty winds are also likely. Showers are likely to last most of the […] → Read More
Record highs set at both O’Hare and Midway as heat continues
The record heat continued Wednesday where it felt more like July in the Chicago area than May. O’Hare airport recorded a 90 degree reading and Midway recorded 91 degrees. Many areas inland also recorded unusually early triple digit heat indices Wednesday afternoon. It was the first time in 73 years (since 1949) that back to […] → Read More
Rainy Friday, very warm Saturday ahead
It is a soggy Friday across the northern half of the Chicago area. Showers and thunderstorms, some capable of drenching downpours, are occurring along a northbound warm front. The that promises to bring 2022’s warmest temperatures to date Saturday afternoon, and the warmest levels in more than six months! The rains will diminish Friday evening […] → Read More
Wet snow, rain starts the weekend
Friday night will be mostly cloudy with snow arriving in some areas late. Saturday will be mainly cloudy and wet. A cold rain will develop by mid-morning, but areas north and northwest of the city are likely to see a band of wet snow as a fast moving weather disturbance moves through the Chicagoland area. […] → Read More
Temps to plunge Wednesday night; Winter Storm Watch issued
Wednesday’s warm weather will give way to freezing temps and snow Thursday and Friday. A Winter Storm Watch in effect from late Wednesday night through early Thursday evening. Counties included are Lee, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, La Salle, Kendall, Grundy, Kankakee, Livingston, Iroquois, Ford, Cook and Will in Illinois and Lake, Porter, Newton and Jasper in […] → Read More
Skilling: Burst of snow to hit during Friday evening commute
CHICAGO — A burst of snow will arrive in the Chicago area just in time for the Friday evening rush hour. It’s hardly a major snow event–but it’s arrival will be ill-timed, moving in as it will during the busy evening commute period here in Chicago. And history has shown even a little snow can cause […] → Read More
Snow blankets Chicago area as Winter Storm Warning in effect; more snow on the way
CHICAGO — Residents in Chicago and the surrounding areas woke up to heavy snow Wednesday morning, and more is on the way. The heaviest snow hit the south suburbs. The heavy snow is causing a slick and dangerous morning commute with wet, snow covered roads — making it difficult to see lanes. Allow extra time […] → Read More
Coldest temperatures in nearly a year to blast Chicago this week
First the snow, now the bitter cold The coldest temperatures in nearly a year are on the way. It was February 7, 20221 when the mercury bottomed out at -7 degrees. Should the official thermometer drop to -8 degrees or colder, it would be the coldest reading since late January, 2019. The combination of bitterly […] → Read More
Windy Wednesday in the 20s; lake effect snow possible for Northwest Indiana
WINTER STORM WATCH: sections of the Michiana snow belt Wednesday evening through Thursday evening. Lake effect snow showers to come in waves, but potentially heavy at times (1-2" per hour) creating dangerous travel conditions. → Read More
Subzero air hits Chicago area for first time this winter
A Winter Weather Advisory remains for the Chicago area Wednesday. Strong winds with gusts of 50 to 60 mph have been reported. An intense winter storm system is behind Wednesday’s strong winds. These winds are delivering the season’s coldest air to date and occasional snow flurries. It’s a chill likely to hold the remainder of […] → Read More
Snow on the way, Winter Storm Warning to begin at 9AM
CHICAGO — Snow is on the way to the Chicago area with the Winter Storm Warning to begin early Saturday morning. The Warning goes into effect at 9 a.m. for Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Ogle, Lee, De Kalb, Kane, La Salle, Kendall, Grundy and will counties. The warning goes into effect at noon for Lake, DuPage […] → Read More
Chicago area braces for biggest potential snowstorm since 2015; Winter Storm Warning issued
Cold temperatures and sunny skies throughout the day Friday precede a potentially significant winter storm in the Chicago area, with 5 to 11 inches of snow possible by Monday. Unlike its predecessor earlier this week, this storm has more moisture available to work with; more than double the normal allotment for this time of year. […] → Read More
Thanksgiving Forecast: Rain and clouds break for some sun; temperatures drop next week
CHICAGO — Thanksgiving Day will open cloudy with some haze, fog and perhaps some drizzle, but there are no big storms to worry about this year. Breezy southwest winds should help “mix out” the persistent cloudiness that’s been with us the past three days, allowing for partial sunshine to emerge in the afternoon. Temperatures will […] → Read More
Historic November warm spell continues through weekend
We are in the midst of a truly historic November warm spell which will include a string of 7 consecutive days with temperatures 70°+ before it’s over, something that’s never happened before dating back to 1870. The previous record is 5 in a row set back in 1953, and we will obliterate that record. Record […] → Read More
Monday is Chicago’s hottest day in more than 2 years
CHICAGO – Monday’s 97 degree high temperature marks the hottest temperature of 2020 and the hottest day in over two years. The last time the mercury reached this level was back on August 4, 2018, more than two years ago. The heat is far from over. Temperatures will remain in the 90s through the end […] → Read More
Monday’s tornado in Rogers Park strongest in Chicago since 1976
CHICAGO Upon extensive research, it’s been determined that the Rogers Park tornado is the strongest to impact Chicago’s city limits since March 12, 1976. That day’s twister killed two and injured 66 as it tracked from Northlake to Wilmette. It was rated F-3 on the Fujita scale. As it swept through the O’Hare International Airport […] → Read More