Weather Forecast

Snow, single-digit temps hit Chicago area prompting Winter Weather Advisory

January 24, 2026 6:19pm CST

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of the Chicago area as snow is expected to create hazardous travel conditions through the weekend.

Chicago weather: Bitter cold grips region as snow chances return

January 23, 2026 1:24pm CST

Dangerous cold is settling over the Chicago area, with snow chances returning this weekend and bitter temperatures expected to linger into Monday.

Chicago weather: Arctic air brings dangerous wind chills, closes schools

January 23, 2026 5:38am CST

Dangerous cold continues across Chicago through Saturday, with snow arriving this weekend and road conditions likely worsening into early next week.

Chicago weather: Frigid, windy conditions ahead with extreme cold alerts in effect

January 22, 2026 1:49pm CST

We have a Cold Weather Warning in place for most of Chicagoland from 3 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Friday.

Chicago weather: Dangerous cold settles in with snow this weekend

January 22, 2026 5:08am CST

Chicago faces dangerous cold through Friday with subzero wind chills, followed by the possibility of disruptive snow this weekend.

Chicago weather: Late week wind chills could drop to -35 in Chicagoland

January 21, 2026 7:20pm CST

An Extreme Cold Watch has been issued for all of northeast Illinois from late Thursday night until midday Friday for wind chills as low as -35.

Chicago weather: Light snow ends as extreme cold looms

January 21, 2026 5:14am CST

Chicago is facing an end to light snow followed by a sharp plunge into extreme cold, with subzero temperatures and dangerous wind chills possible later this week.

Chicago weather: Cold sunshine today before snow returns tonight

January 20, 2026 1:25pm CST

Kaitlin Cody has your weather update!