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Major weather pattern change heading to Chicago area by Thanksgiving and beyond

"It’s expected to get much colder in the Chicago region around and after the Thanksgiving holiday," NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Kevin Jeanes explained. The drop in temperatures, Jeanes said, is ... 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

New predictions show potential for ‘active' start to December weather

In a new outlook from the National Weather Service, the Chicago area appears to be in for a potentially "active" start to December. Read More

Chicago weather: Rain, snow mix expected by Sunday

While skies may turn partly sunny Sunday afternoon, the south end of Lake Michigan could see periods of lake-effect snow through Monday, with daytime highs struggling to rise above the 30s. Read More

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