Weather Forecast

Chicago weather: New Year's Day forecast

Happy New Year! We start with a much colder blast of air in place and clear skies. Temperatures in some areas are in the single digits with wind chills a little below zero.

January 1, 2026 6:16am CST

Chicago weather: 2026 will begin with wind chills near zero

A cold front is charging southward through Chicagoland this evening and will quickly drop temperatures in the hours leading up to midnight.

December 31, 2025 6:52pm CST

Chicago weather: New Year's Eve forecast

Another quick round of snow moves in on New Year's Eve before colder air brings near-zero wind chills overnight and a very cold New Year’s Day.

December 31, 2025 5:09am CST

Chicago weather: Cold with light snow today, slick spots possible

The potential for snow will continue this afternoon and evening with minimal accumulation possible.

December 30, 2025 2:10pm CST

Chicago weather: Cold snap deepens after rounds of light snow

After nearly a full day of light snow, Chicago faces more minor snowfall and plunging temperatures heading into New Year’s Eve.

December 30, 2025 5:20am CST

Chicago weather: Gusty winds and light snow keep temperatures in the 20s

Chicagoland remains locked in a cold, windy pattern with occasional snow chances through New Year’s Eve.

December 29, 2025 1:40pm CST

Chicago weather: Snow and strong winds create hazardous travel

Strong winds and light snow are combining to create dangerous travel and bitter cold across the Chicago area as temperatures plunge into the teens.

December 29, 2025 6:35am CST