Weather

Chicago weather: Mild days continue but snow and colder temps loom

After more than a week of mild weather, temperatures cool later this week with a chance of lake-effect snow and much colder conditions by the weekend.

January 12, 2026 5:34am CST

Chicago weather: Sunnier, but cold conditions for your Sunday

After a wild night for weather and football, Sunday will be a good day to stay in and watch more football.

January 11, 2026 7:16am CST

Chicago weather: Rainy start, chance of snow during Bears game

It's rainy across the city to start Saturday, with some chance of snow during the Bears game against the Packers tonight.

January 10, 2026 7:13am CST

Record January rainfall floods Chicago streets, residents step in to clear drains

In Lincoln Square at Leland and Maplewood, storm drains were blocked with piles of leaves, mud and garbage. Within the last three and a half hours, some neighbors took matters into their own hands.

January 9, 2026 5:30pm CST

Chicago weather: Partly sunny skies today, chilly Bears game Saturday

Kaitlin Cody has your weather update!

January 9, 2026 2:16pm CST

Record rainfall floods roads, leaves drivers stranded in Chicago area

Heavy rain flooded roads and stranded cars across the Chicago area Thursday night.

January 9, 2026 5:39am CST

Chicago weather: Record warmth gives way to gusty cold front, snow on tap?

Big changes are on the way!

January 9, 2026 5:02am CST

Chicago weather: Rain and mild air today, storms possible this evening

Timing for the strongest storms will be around 6-10 p.m.

January 8, 2026 1:53pm CST