Weather

Light snow and rain today give way to clearing skies tonight, with a warming trend bringing 60s by early next week.

One last blast of winter is on the way today. 

It was a gorgeous Thursday with sunny skies and seasonably cool temperatures. Attention is now turning to our late week system expected to bring accumulating snowfall to parts of Chicagoland on Friday.

Chicago is enjoying sunshine and seasonable temperatures today before snow and a rain/snow mix move in early Friday.

Chicago is getting a brief break from winter weather today with sunshine and highs in the 40s before another storm system brings snow and rain tomorrow.

By early next week, a significant warm-up is expected across Chicagoland.

The US government will stop sharing air quality data from its embassies and consulates, citing funding cuts. Scientists warn the move will hinder global air pollution research and leave many nations without reliable data.

We have scattered showers this afternoon that will transition to snow. 

Avalanche danger remains considerable at Turnagain Pass, where this avalanche occurred about 45 minutes south of Anchorage. Three backcountry skiers are believed to be buried in 40 to 100 feet of snow.

Rain continues in Chicago today before transitioning to wet snow as temperatures drop sharply.