Special Weather Statement
Snow will develop across the region this evening. Amounts of a
coating to one inch are expected. With cold temperatures, this
snowfall will lead to slippery conditions, particularly on
elevated, untreated, or less traveled surfaces. Use extra caution
if traveling this evening, increase your following distance, and
allow for extra time to reach your destination.
From: Dec 30, 2025 22:42
Until: Dec 31, 2025 02:30
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph early
this morning, easing to occasional gusts to around 45 mph by mid
morning.
* WHERE...Northern and central Illinois and extreme northwest Indiana
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 29, 2025 08:35
Until: Dec 29, 2025 18:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Wind driven light snow and blowing snow causing localized
hazardous travel. Snow accumulations of up to around one inch.
Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, Ogle, Winnebago, Kane, Lake IL, McHenry,
and Northern Cook Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slick road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Dec 29, 2025 09:35
Until: Dec 29, 2025 16:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST /4 PM EST/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of wind-whipped snow showers tonight
through Monday morning may result in locally hazardous travel
conditions due to snow coating some roads and areas of blowing
snow from the strong winds.
From: Dec 29, 2025 03:21
Until: Dec 29, 2025 13:30
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow causing localized hazardous travel.
Snow accumulations of up to one to two inches. Winds gusting as
high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, Ogle, Winnebago, Kane, Lake IL, McHenry,
and Northern Cook Counties.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slick road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any lingering moisture on untreated roads may
freeze as temperatures fall into the teens to around 20 degrees
overnight.
From: Dec 29, 2025 03:07
Until: Dec 29, 2025 13:15
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ this evening to 3 PM CST /4 PM
EST/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind-whipped snow showers Sunday night
through Monday morning may result in locally hazardous travel
conditions.
From: Dec 28, 2025 14:55
Until: Dec 29, 2025 01:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, Lee, Ogle, Winnebago, DuPage, Kane,
Kendall, Lake IL, McHenry, and Northern Cook Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind-whipped snow showers Sunday night
through Monday morning may result in locally hazardous travel
conditions.
From: Dec 28, 2025 14:55
Until: Dec 29, 2025 01:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph
with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, Lee, Ogle, Winnebago, DuPage, Kane,
Kendall, Lake IL, McHenry, and Northern Cook Counties.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CST this morning.
For the Wind Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Low
visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind-whipped snow showers Sunday night
through Monday morning may result in locally hazardous travel
conditions.
From: Dec 28, 2025 11:54
Until: Dec 28, 2025 22:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Central Cook, Northern Will, and Southern Cook Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind-whipped snow showers Sunday night
through Monday morning may result in locally hazardous travel
conditions.
From: Dec 28, 2025 11:54
Until: Dec 28, 2025 22:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, La Salle, Eastern
Will, Grundy, Kankakee, and Southern Will Counties. In Indiana,
Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, and Newton Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ this evening to 3 PM CST /4 PM
EST/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles on north to south roads through open and exposed
areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind-whipped snow showers Sunday night
through Monday morning may result in locally hazardous travel
conditions.
From: Dec 28, 2025 11:54
Until: Dec 28, 2025 22:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph
with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, Lee, Ogle, Winnebago, DuPage, Kane,
Kendall, Lake IL, McHenry, and Northern Cook Counties.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CST this morning.
For the Wind Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Low
visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind-whipped snow showers Sunday night
through Monday morning may result in locally hazardous travel
conditions.
From: Dec 28, 2025 11:54
Until: Dec 28, 2025 22:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A
few gusts to 55 mph possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/
Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles on north to south roads through open and exposed
areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind-whipped snow showers Sunday night
through Monday morning may result in locally hazardous travel
conditions.
From: Dec 28, 2025 03:23
Until: Dec 28, 2025 13:30
Special Weather Statement
Areas of freezing fog will be possible this morning. The freezing
fog may be locally dense, reducing visibility to one quarter mile
or less in some areas. If traveling, be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Patchy slick spots are possible on
untreated surfaces.
From: Dec 02, 2025 11:07
Until: Dec 02, 2025 14:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches with locally higher amounts possible south of Interstate 80.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Illinois.
* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday evening commute.
From: Dec 01, 2025 07:54
Until: Dec 01, 2025 18:00
Special Weather Statement
Shallow freezing fog is possible early this morning outside of
Chicago. The freezing fog may be locally dense. If traveling, be
prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Where locally dense fog
develops, patchy slick spots may also occur due to the sub-
freezing temperatures.
From: Dec 01, 2025 08:50
Until: Dec 01, 2025 14:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations
up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and
northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.
From: Nov 30, 2025 07:51
Until: Nov 30, 2025 18:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to
6 inches expected. Southeast winds gusting to 30 mph could lead to
pockets of blowing show.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois
and northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will ease late this evening
and overnight.
From: Nov 29, 2025 21:01
Until: Nov 30, 2025 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Continuing snowfall. Additional snow accumulations up to
three inches possible. Highest additional accumulations expected
near the Wisconsin state line. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and
northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will be
slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will ease late this evening
and overnight. Some blowing and drifting snow is possible tonight
into tomorrow in open areas.
From: Nov 30, 2025 03:41
Until: Nov 30, 2025 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
10 inches. Locally higher amounts possible northwest of an Ottawa
to Aurora to Waukegan line. Southeast winds gusting to 30 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois
and northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snowfall rates are expected this
afternoon, with some blowing and drifting snow possible. The snow
may mix with or transition to drizzle east of Interstate 55 this
evening.
From: Nov 29, 2025 08:38
Until: Nov 30, 2025 02:45
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
10 inches. Locally higher amounts possible northwest of an Ottawa
to Aurora to Waukegan line. Southeast winds gusting to 30 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois
and northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snowfall rates are expected
Saturday afternoon, with some blowing and drifting snow possible.
The snow may mix with or transition to drizzle east of Interstate
55 Saturday evening.
From: Nov 29, 2025 03:49
Until: Nov 29, 2025 14:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
10 inches. Locally higher amounts possible northwest of an Ottawa
to Aurora to Waukegan line. Southeast winds gusting to 30 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois
and northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snowfall rates are expected
Saturday afternoon, with some blowing and drifting snow possible.
The snow may mix with or transition to drizzle east of interstate
55 Saturday evening.
From: Nov 28, 2025 20:59
Until: Nov 29, 2025 07:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
10 inches. Locally higher amounts possible northwest of an Ottawa
to Aurora to Waukegan line. Southeast winds gusting to 30 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois
and northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snowfall rates are expected
Saturday afternoon. The snow may mix with or transition to drizzle
east of interstate 55 Saturday evening.
From: Nov 28, 2025 17:04
Until: Nov 29, 2025 03:15
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
10 inches. Locally higher amounts possible northwest of an Ottawa
to Aurora to Waukegan line.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois
and northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
From: Nov 28, 2025 08:03
Until: Nov 28, 2025 18:15
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Snow, possibly heavy at times. Total snow accumulations in
excess of 6 inches possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.
From: Nov 27, 2025 16:06
Until: Nov 28, 2025 14:15
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Snow, possibly heavy at times. Total snow accumulations in
excess of 6 inches possible.
* WHERE...Much of northern and central Illinois and portions of
northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.
From: Nov 27, 2025 09:07
Until: Nov 27, 2025 19:15
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects,
including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and
a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south
roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sporadic localized gusts up to 55 to 60 mph
are possible during the day on Wednesday.
From: Nov 25, 2025 21:01
Until: Nov 27, 2025 03:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects,
including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and
a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south
roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sporadic localized gusts up to 55 to 60 mph
are possible during the day on Wednesday.
From: Nov 26, 2025 06:18
Until: Nov 26, 2025 16:30
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Central Cook, DuPage, Lake IL, Northern Cook,
and Southern Cook Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN,
Newton, and Porter Counties.
* WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects,
including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and
a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south
roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sporadic localized gusts up to 55 to 60 mph
are possible during the day on Wednesday.
From: Nov 25, 2025 15:47
Until: Nov 26, 2025 02:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Illinois.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects,
including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and
a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south
roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sporadic localized gusts up to 55 to 60 mph
are possible during the day on Wednesday.
From: Nov 25, 2025 15:47
Until: Nov 26, 2025 02:00
Special Weather Statement
An elevated risk for fire spread exists this afternoon around
northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana. The combination of dry
air, gusty northwest winds, and recent dry conditions may make
fires difficult to manage and could cause them to spread rapidly.
Use extra caution while burning and disposing of burning materials
today, including leaves and other vegetation.
From: Nov 16, 2025 08:44
Until: Nov 16, 2025 22:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Slippery travel conditions due to lake effect snow
expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to 1 inch with
localized snow totals of 4 to 8 inches expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Will, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
From: Nov 10, 2025 10:49
Until: Nov 10, 2025 18:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Slippery travel conditions due to lake effect snow
expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches with
storm total snowfall of 2 to 4 inches expected.
* WHERE...Central Cook County.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional snow is expected later this
morning as a lake effect snow band currently in Wisconsin moves
southward.
From: Nov 10, 2025 10:49
Until: Nov 10, 2025 18:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Slippery travel conditions due to lake effect snow
expected. Up to 1 inch of additional snow with storm total
snowfall of 1 to 3 inches expected.
* WHERE...DuPage, Northern Will, and Southern Will Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Nov 10, 2025 10:49
Until: Nov 10, 2025 18:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Locally dangerous travel conditions due to lake effect snow
expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches with
storm total snowfall of 4 to 8 inches east of Interstate 94
expected.
* WHERE...Lake IL County.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Nov 10, 2025 10:49
Until: Nov 10, 2025 15:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Dangerous to nearly nearly impossible travel conditions due
to intense lake effect snow expected. Snow rates in excess of 3
inches per hour accompanied by northerly winds gusting to over 30
mph resulting in blowing and drifting snow. Total snow
accumulations will vary considerably across the county ranging
from 2 to 4 inches in the lesser hit areas to locally 5 to 10
inches in the hardest hit areas with isolated higher totals
possible.
* WHERE...Central Cook, Eastern Will, Northern Cook, and Southern
Cook Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Snow rates in excess of 3 inches per hour will cripple
travel, including during the Monday morning commute in some areas.
Strong northerly wind gusts in excess of 30 mph will lead to
greatly reduced visibility, especially near the Lake Michigan
shoreline.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized,
with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few
miles. Snow totals in the Winter Storm Warning area may vary
considerably from one location to the next.
From: Nov 10, 2025 03:16
Until: Nov 10, 2025 13:30
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Slippery travel conditions due to lake effect snow
expected. Snow rates of up to an inch per hour and total snow
accumulations ranging from 1 to 3 inches in the lesser hit areas
to 3 to 6 inches expected in the hardest hit areas.
* WHERE...DuPage, Northern Will, and Southern Will Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized,
with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few
miles. The highest snow accumulations are expected east of
Interstate 355 and especially toward Cook County.
From: Nov 10, 2025 03:16
Until: Nov 10, 2025 13:30
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Dangerous to nearly impossible travel conditions will
develop across parts of the county overnight due to intense lake
effect snow. Snow rates in excess of 3 inches per hour accompanied
by wind gusts over 30 mph leading to blowing and drifting snow.
Total accumulations will range from 1 to 4 inches over western
Lake County to 4 to 8 inches near the lake, with isolated totals
over 8 inches possible.
* WHERE...Lake IL County.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Snow rates in excess of 3 inches per hour may temporally
cripple travel across portions of the county. Strong northerly
wind gusts in excess of 30 mph may lead to greatly reduced
visibility, especially near the Lake Michigan shoreline.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized,
with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few
miles. The highest snow totals, are expected near and east of
Interstate 94 with considerably less snow on the western side of
the county.
From: Nov 10, 2025 03:16
Until: Nov 10, 2025 12:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Dangerous to impossible travel conditions due to intense
lake effect snow possible. Snow rates in excess of 3 inches per
hour, localized snow accumulations in excess of 12 inches, and
northerly wind gusts in excess of 30 mph are possible.
* WHERE...Lake IL County.
* WHEN...From this evening through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Snow rates in excess of 3 inches per hour may cripple
travel. Strong northerly wind gusts in excess of 30 mph may lead
to greatly reduced visibility, especially near the Lake Michigan
shoreline.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized,
with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few
miles. The highest snow totals, should the lake effect snow impact
Lake County, would occur near and east of Interstate 94 with
considerably less snow on the western side of the county.
From: Nov 09, 2025 08:24
Until: Nov 09, 2025 18:30
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Slippery travel conditions due to lake effect snow
expected. Snow rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour and localized snow
accumulations of 2 to 6 inches expected.
* WHERE...DuPage, Northern Will, and Southern Will Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized,
with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few
miles. The highest snow accumulations are expected east of
Interstate 355 and especially toward Cook County.
From: Nov 09, 2025 08:24
Until: Nov 09, 2025 18:30
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Dangerous to impossible travel conditions due to intense
lake effect snow expected. Snow rates in excess of 3 inches per
hour, localized total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches, and
northerly wind gusts in excess of 30 mph are expected.
* WHERE...Central Cook, Eastern Will, Northern Cook, and Southern
Cook Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Snow rates in excess of 3 inches per hour will cripple
travel, including during the Monday morning commute. Strong
northerly wind gusts in excess of 30 mph will lead to greatly
reduced visibility, especially near the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Periods of thundersnow will occur, as well.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized,
with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few
miles. Snow totals in the Winter Storm Warning area may vary
considerably from one location to the next.
From: Nov 09, 2025 08:24
Until: Nov 09, 2025 18:30
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Locally very dangerous travel conditions due to lake effect
snow, including the potential for thundersnow capable of producing
snowfall rates greater than 3 inches per hour possible. Localized
storm total snowfall well in excess of 6 inches possible.
* WHERE...Central Cook, Eastern Will, Northern Cook, and Southern
Cook Counties.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads will become snow covered and travel extremely
hazardous underneath the more intense snow bands.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong northerly winds will gust to around 35
mph at times, resulting in some blowing and drifting snow.
From: Nov 09, 2025 03:42
Until: Nov 09, 2025 13:45
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow
possible. Localized snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour,
event snow totals in excess of 6 inches, and northerly wind gusts
in excess of 35 mph are possible.
* WHERE...Central Cook, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Untreated roads, and especially bridges and overpasses,
may become slick and hazardous. The combination of snow rates in
excess of 2 inches per hour and northerly wind gusts in excess of
35 mph may greatly reduce visibility, especially along the Lake
Michigan shoreline.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized,
with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few
miles. The worst conditions are expected late Sunday night through
Monday morning, affecting the Monday morning commute.
From: Nov 08, 2025 19:06
Until: Nov 09, 2025 05:15
