Weather

Chicago weather: Elevated fire risk on Wednesday, possible severe storms Thursday

February 17, 2026 4:39pm CST

With winds gusting as high as 35-40 mph and low relative humidity, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued for parts of the area from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

Chicago weather: Three straight days of 60-degree warmth before a cooldown

February 17, 2026 5:11am CST

Chicago stays unusually warm through Thursday with multiple 60-degree days before rain and a sharp cool-down arrive for the weekend.

Chicago weather: Record-breaking warmth followed by midweek storms

February 16, 2026 7:55pm CST

Rain showers move in by early Tuesday evening and linger overnight.

Chicago weather: Warm and breezy today before rain chances return

February 16, 2026 1:24pm CST

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Chicago weather: Record high likely as temps surge into the 60s

February 16, 2026 5:04am CST

Unseasonably warm air will likely push Chicago past a long-standing record today before temperatures ease slightly and fluctuate through the rest of the week.

Chicago weather: Above-average temps continue this week

February 15, 2026 7:20am CST

The above-average temps this week will feel a lot like Chicago's "false spring."

Chicago weather: Mild temps for Valentine’s Day weekend

February 14, 2026 7:24am CST

This mild stretch of weather continues for your Valentine’s Day weekend!

Chicago weather: Beautiful today, perfect Valentine's Day weekend ahead

February 13, 2026 1:34pm CST

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Chicago weather: Temps heat up for Valentine's Day and into next week

February 13, 2026 5:21am CST

Chicago enjoys several days of sunny, unseasonably warm weather through the middle of next week.