Chicago among 48 million at risk of severe weather from powerful cross-country storm

Chicago among 48 million at risk of severe weather from powerful cross-country storm

A powerful cross-country storm is expected to begin impacting the U.S. with heavy mountain snow in the West starting later Sunday, but as the storm advances off to the east, it will bring the risk of severe weather to major cities in the Midwest like St. Louis, Chicago and Indianapolis by Tuesday.

A powerful cross-country storm is expected to begin impacting the U.S. with heavy mountain snow in the West starting later Sunday, but as the storm advances off to the east, it will bring the risk of severe weather to major cities in the Midwest like St. Louis, Chicago and Indianapolis by Tuesday.

Chicago weather: Big warmup on the way
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Chicago weather: Big warmup on the way

Chicago is in for a 20-degree hike in temperatures this weekend. The high today is the mid-30s with gradually more sun throughout the day. On Sunday, highs will hit the mid-50s.

Chicago is in for a 20-degree hike in temperatures this weekend. The high today is the mid-30s with gradually more sun throughout the day. On Sunday, highs will hit the mid-50s.

Tim's Weather Takeaways: 3 indicators that show how easy Chicago's winter has been
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Tim's Weather Takeaways: 3 indicators that show how easy Chicago's winter has been

Meteorological spring begins on March 1. In many ways, it feels like we have already slipped into spring. This winter has been one of the most manageable winters we have seen on record.

Meteorological spring begins on March 1. In many ways, it feels like we have already slipped into spring. This winter has been one of the most manageable winters we have seen on record.

Three indicators that show how easy Chicago's winter has been

Three indicators that show how easy Chicago's winter has been

By most measurements, this winter in Chicago has been one of the least harsh on record. The lack of cold, snow, and ice, tell the story.

By most measurements, this winter in Chicago has been one of the least harsh on record. The lack of cold, snow, and ice, tell the story.

Chicago prepares for brief wintry assault

Chicago prepares for brief wintry assault

The day opens with abundant sun and mild temps by late-February standards. We should reach at least 50 degrees in most areas before a “back door” cold front sweeps in from the north.

The day opens with abundant sun and mild temps by late-February standards. We should reach at least 50 degrees in most areas before a “back door” cold front sweeps in from the north.

Newly-named snowplows make official debut in Chicago
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Newly-named snowplows make official debut in Chicago

The Department of Streets and Sanitation has unveiled the newly-named snowplows after this year's contest.

The Department of Streets and Sanitation has unveiled the newly-named snowplows after this year's contest.

Chicago weather whiplash incoming

Chicago weather whiplash incoming

This afternoon, skies should break for some sun and temperatures will climb to between 55-60 degrees, a bit cooler lakeside.

This afternoon, skies should break for some sun and temperatures will climb to between 55-60 degrees, a bit cooler lakeside.