Chicago weather: This winter could be one of the warmest on record

Our "mild" winter shows no sign of turning ugly. It has been a breeze so far. A colder pattern is coming but nothing to drastically change the character of this winter in Chicago.

Great Lakes ice cover is dwindling

This winter may end up among the top five winters with the least amount of ice cover on the Great Lakes.

Looking ahead to Chicago's spring

We suffered through a cold snap a few weeks ago but a milder pattern has now taken hold. Will this spring also be relatively mild in Chicago?

Chicago's winter is past the halfway point

We have made it through what is typically the worst part of winter in Chicago. The outlook through the end of this month and into the first few days of February is calling for a relatively mild pattern overall.

How miserable is this winter in Chicago?

Recent snow and bitter cold have made this winter in Chicago more miserable. The outlook for temperatures indicates we won't be adding more misery for at least a couple of weeks.

How miserable is this winter?
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Tim McGill breaks down how this winter compares to previous years.

Weather whiplash again for Chicago

Next Monday will feel nearly 70 degrees warmer than this past Monday. A big pattern change is coming that will bring us warmer winter weather in Chicago.

Chicago weather outlook: First comes snow, then bitter cold
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Tim McGill takes a look at the Chicago weather forecast, which begins with a significant snowstorm on Friday and then brutally cold temps that sink in over the weekend.

Chicago braces for more snow, then bitter cold

Winter is about to tighten its grip on Chicago. Heavy snow to end the week and then bitter cold by the weekend.

Tim's Weather Takeaways: Winter had to come sometime
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Chicago has been spared heavy snow and bitter cold so far this winter, but that's all about to change as a big storm system heads for northern Illinois.

Chicago expecting first snowstorm of the season

Chicago's relatively mild and tranquil winter is about to take a turn for the worse. Several chances at snow over the next five days followed by frigid temperatures.

Chicago weather: Winter one-two punch could be coming

So far so good this winter for those who aren't fans of bitter cold or big snowstorms here in Chicago. That could all change very soon.

Tim's Weather Takeaways: Winter heads for Chicago
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Chicago's winter weather might finally show itself early next week with cooler temperatures and a chance of snow showers.