Weather Forecast

Chicago weather: Cold start, slick commute possible with snow tonight into Friday

January 15, 2026 1:46pm CST

The sunshine won’t last! Snow and slick roads could impact your commute.

Chicago weather: Cold air takes hold with subzero wind chills

January 15, 2026 5:11am CST

After an extended mild stretch, Chicago turns sharply colder with occasional light snow.

Chicago weather: Heavy lake effect snow will pile up in parts of Northwest Indiana tonight

January 14, 2026 6:45pm CST

What a difference 24 hours makes! From highs in the upper 40s and low 50s on Tuesday to snow squalls, heavy lake effect, and wind chills near zero today.

Lake-effect snow targets northwest Indiana as cold, windy weather grips Chicagoland

January 14, 2026 1:33pm CST

Lake-effect snow and gusty winds are making for a rough winter day in Chicagoland.

Chicago weather: Temps tumble, NW Indiana prepares for heavy snow

January 14, 2026 5:07am CST

After record warmth, Chicago and the region turn sharply colder with falling temperatures, gusty winds and snow.

Chicago weather: Winter Storm Warning for parts of NW Indiana, SW Michigan

January 13, 2026 2:07pm CST

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for parts of northwest Indiana and southwest Michigan with lake-effect snow on the way. Here's what to know.

Chicago weather: Last mild day before colder air and snow move in

January 13, 2026 6:10am CST

Chicago enjoys one final mild day before a sharp cooldown brings colder temperatures, periodic snow and winterlike conditions through the weekend.

Chicago weather: Colder air and snow chances move in midweek

January 12, 2026 8:34pm CST

Much colder air will move in on Wednesday with temperatures falling from the upper 30s in the morning to low 30s during the day.

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

January 12, 2026 5:34am CST

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.