Weather News Chicago Thanksgiving Weather Bitter Cold Forecast

‘Dreaming of a gray Christmas?' Chicago holiday week forecast calls for rain, fog, 40-degree temps

"While we won't see any snow, thick clouds will make for a decidedly gray Christmas," the National Weather Service wrote in a post on X. After forecasts called for temperatures in the mid-50s on ... Read More

Chicago Gears Up for Brief Cold Snap Before Warmer Holiday Weather Arrives

Chicago is facing cold weather with high temperatures near 24°F and wind chills as low as -5°F, but milder weather is expected next week. Read More

Chicago weather: Bitter cold locks in through Sunday before warmup arrives

FOX 32 meteorologist Mark Strehl says bitter air settles in tonight, pushing temperatures below zero across most of the Chicago area. Wind chills could fall as low as 28 degrees below zero overnight ... Read More

Chicago forecast: Wind chills as low as -15 expected as suburbs cancel events, warn of frozen pipes

Bitter cold temperatures and even colder wind chills were in the forecast, the NBC 5 Storm Team said, thanks to a blast of icy, Arctic air that moved in following a cold front Wednesday. Thursday ... Read More

Chicago weather: Snow and dangerous cold with wind chills as low as -30 expected this weekend

Sunday morning, ahead of the Chicago Bears game at Soldier Field, will be the coldest part of the weekend. While winds may relax on Sunday afternoon, it will still be bitterly cold. During the game, ... Read More

Cold weather advisory issued for Chicago area ahead of brutal bitter blast this weekend

A cold weather advisory has been issued across the Chicago area as an Arctic blast soon moves into the region, bringing dangerous wind chills that could pose a threat for some. Read More

Chicago weather: Warm-up incoming after frigid cold snap

CHICAGO - After a stretch of very cold temperatures and bitter wind chills, today was beautiful with sunshine and highs in the mid to upper 30s for most. A few spots even tagged 40! Read More

Chicago weather: Bitterly cold temperatures move into area

Temperatures across the Chicago area plunged Thursday morning as residents brace for the winter ahead. It is important to stack layers when going outside, but there's a lot that can be done at home ... Read More

Chicago’s Christmas weather: The warmest and coldest since 1872

There are at least three instances in the past 150 years when opposing temperature extremes hit the area in back-to-back years. Read More