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Chicago weather: What’s normal for fall’s first freeze and first snow? And when does it happen?

“The first freeze, which is when the temperature drops at or below 32 degrees, typically occurs between Oct. 11 and Oct. 12 across the Chicago suburbs and Oct. 21 to Oct. 30 in the city and along the ... Read More

Warmer weather this weekend in Chicago area week after first snow of season

Just days ago, the Chicago area was hit with the first snowfall of the season. Now, it has thawed out and people are taking advantage of these unseasonably warm days while they last. Read More

Chicago weather: Near-impossible travel possible with double-digit snow totals in heaviest areas

Dangerous to near impossible travel conditions are expected due to intense lake effect snow through the Monday morning commute. Travelers can also expect dramatically reduced visibility due to snow ... Read More

Chicago weather: Rain clears Friday ahead of possible first snow of the season

Rain gives way to clearing skies Friday before a weekend storm brings a chance of the season’s first snow and the coldest air so far this fall. Read More

Chicago weather: Where is the first snow chance of the season in our area?

Some parts of mainly the lakeshore areas of Chicago and Lake County, as well as Northwest Indiana, could see lake effect snow on Sunday and even into Monday. Temperatures are also taking a dip this ... Read More

Chicago area under Winter Storm Watch. Here's a timeline of what to expect

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Cook County, parts of Will County, and northwest Indiana counties for the potential of high-impact lake effect snow from late Sunday ... Read More

Old Farmer's Almanac releases Thanksgiving 2025 weather prediction for Chicago area

Cooler weather, earlier sunrises and later sunsets are the signs of Thanksgiving approaching in the Chicago area, which falls on Thursday, Nov. 27 for 2025. "It can go either way," NBC 5 Meteorologist ... Read More

Early winter storm drops heavy snow, prompts school closings, snarls traffic in Chicago area

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Northwest Indiana and the northern suburbs while much of the Chicago area has been downgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory. Read More

What could Chicago's winter look like? Here's what NOAA's new projection says

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released its 2025-26 winter weather outlook, and it paints an interesting picture about the Chicago area. The outlook, which covers the three ... Read More

Record day of rain hits Fresno, other parts of the Valley. Snow falls at Shaver Lake

Winter weather arrived a tad early in Shaver Lake with snow falling late Monday night and well into Tuesday. The recent low-pressure system also generated record days of rain in Fresno and other parts ... Read More

When can you expect the first snow of the season in Northeast Ohio?

The National Weather Service defines a first snowfall as one that measures one-tenth of an inch or more. CLEVELAND, OHIO – NOVEMBER 21: Ogbo Okoronkwo #54 of the Cleveland Browns and Rodney McLeod Jr. Read More