North Chicago

Current Weather

-8.1°C (17.4°F)

Broken Clouds

Feels like: -15.1°C (4.8°F)

Humidity: 52%

Sun Schedule

Sunrise
07:13
Sunset
16:51

Today's Weather Summary

Today, expect dangerously cold temperatures with a high of -8.1°C, but feeling like -15.1°C due to wind chill. There are active extreme cold warnings and a cold weather advisory, so dress in layers, cover exposed skin, and limit outdoor time to prevent frostbite and hypothermia. Wind speeds are calm, but humidity is at a moderate 52%, which can still contribute to the cold feeling.

Alert Summary

"North Chicago is under an Extreme Cold Warning from 3 AM to noon CST Friday, with dangerously cold wind chills between 30 and 40 below zero. Additionally, a Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below. Residents should take precautions to protect against frostbite and hypothermia, and limit time spent outdoors."

Active Weather Alerts

10

Extreme Cold Warning

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills between 30 and 40 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills are expected across interior portions of northern Illinois.

From: Jan 22, 2026 03:12 Until: Jan 22, 2026 13:15

Extreme Cold Warning

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills are expected across interior portions of northern Illinois.

From: Jan 22, 2026 11:24 Until: Jan 22, 2026 21:30

Cold Weather Advisory

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills are expected across interior portions of northern Illinois.

From: Jan 22, 2026 11:24 Until: Jan 22, 2026 21:30

Extreme Cold Warning

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 34 below to 42 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 1 PM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

From: Jan 22, 2026 03:17 Until: Jan 22, 2026 11:30

Extreme Cold Watch

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 34 below to 42 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 1 PM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

From: Jan 22, 2026 03:17 Until: Jan 22, 2026 11:30

Cold Weather Advisory

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 to 42 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 29 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 1 PM CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

From: Jan 22, 2026 10:14 Until: Jan 22, 2026 18:15

Extreme Cold Warning

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 to 42 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 29 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 1 PM CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

From: Jan 22, 2026 10:14 Until: Jan 22, 2026 18:15

Extreme Cold Warning

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. * WHERE...Central Cook County. * WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

From: Jan 22, 2026 03:12 Until: Jan 22, 2026 13:15

Extreme Cold Warning

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Central Cook County. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

From: Jan 22, 2026 11:24 Until: Jan 22, 2026 21:30

Cold Weather Advisory

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Central Cook County. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

From: Jan 22, 2026 11:24 Until: Jan 22, 2026 21:30

Alert History Patterns

Based on 69 historical alerts

Based on 69 historical alerts. Covering 11 different event types. Most common concerns: freeze, wind, and snow.

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Past Weather Alerts

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Extreme Cold Warning

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. * WHERE...Central Cook County. ...

Jan 22, 2026 - Jan 22, 2026

Extreme Cold Warning

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills between 30 and 40 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of centr...

Jan 22, 2026 - Jan 22, 2026

Extreme Cold Watch

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 34 below to 42 below z...

Jan 22, 2026 - Jan 22, 2026

Extreme Cold Warning

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 34 below to 42 below z...

Jan 22, 2026 - Jan 22, 2026

Extreme Cold Watch

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north cent...

Jan 22, 2026 - Jan 22, 2026