Weather

Spring equinox 2026: What to know about the astronomical start of spring

March 20, 2026 5:29am CDT

Spring has officially arrived and here's what you need to know.

Chicago weather: Spring arrives with sunshine and temps in the 60s

March 20, 2026 4:59am CDT

Chicago welcomes spring with mild 60s through the weekend.

Chicago weather: Lovely warm weekend around the corner

March 19, 2026 2:22pm CDT

Chicago will see a stretch of mild, sunny weather through the weekend before a brief cooldown early next week.

Chicago weather: Spring-like warmth builds

March 19, 2026 5:11am CDT

Chicago is entering an extended run of mild, spring-like weather with warming through the weekend.

Chicago weather: Light snow winds down with slick spots possible early

March 18, 2026 5:06am CDT

Light snow ends early with minor impacts before a brief rain chance and a warmer weekend ahead.

Chicago weather: Widespread light snow returns to the area tonight

March 17, 2026 7:00pm CDT

Emily Wahls has your weather update!

Meteor with 'loud boom' seen in Ohio, Pennsylvania

March 17, 2026 10:23am CDT

A loud boom heard around Ohio and beyond Tuesday morning was caused by a meteor, according to the National Weather Service Office in Cleveland.

Chicago weather: Wind chills near zero today with more snow tonight

March 17, 2026 5:35am CDT

Lingering snow and bitter cold today will give way to a brief overnight snowfall before a significant warmup heading into the weekend.

Chicago weather: Wind chills set to drop below zero tonight

March 16, 2026 6:36pm CDT

Emily Wahls has your weather update!