Weather News Chicago Weather Here Comes The Snow

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

Mild weekend weather to pave the way for dramatic cooldown

A cold front will move through on Wednesday, causing temperatures to plummet to near the 40-degree mark. If you'll be traveling ahead of Thanksgiving, snow will likely emerge on the other side of Lake ... 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

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: 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

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