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Chicago weather: Warming pattern holds steady

February 10, 2026 5:27am CST

Chicago stays on a warming trend with breezy conditions, limited precipitation chances and a mild weekend ahead.

Lake Erie ice crack forming: See video

February 9, 2026 7:07pm CST

Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.

Chicago weather: Mild start to the week continues Tuesday

February 9, 2026 6:42pm CST

It was a mild start to the workweek with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s.

Chicago weather: Breezy, seasonable temps this week and a small wintry risk Thursday

February 9, 2026 1:37pm CST

Today we have increasing clouds with highs around 40. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with lows in the low 30s.

Chicago weather: Warmer-than-normal temperatures settle in after weeks of cold

February 9, 2026 5:07am CST

After weeks of persistent cold, Chicago is heading into a milder pattern with above-normal temperatures and little risk of impactful precipitation.

Chicago weather: Warm-up begins this week

February 8, 2026 7:28am CST

The cold weather is sticking around for one more day before a significant warm-up across the area.

Chicago weather: Chilly start to weekend, then a big warm-up

February 7, 2026 7:26am CST

It was a chilly start to your weekend, but the area should be seeing a big warm-up in just a few days.

Chicago weather: Cold tonight, but warmup next week

February 6, 2026 3:05pm CST

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Chicago weather: Morning snow, afternoon thaw and gusty winds

February 6, 2026 5:09am CST

Minor snow this morning gives way to a milder afternoon, followed by a brief cooldown and a significant warm-up with 40s and possibly 50 by next week.