Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and
northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM CST /5 PM EST/ this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Feb 20, 2026 09:38
Until: Feb 20, 2026 18:30
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, La Salle, Eastern Will,
Grundy, Kankakee, Kendall, Northern Will, Southern Cook, and
Southern Will Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Feb 20, 2026 09:38
Until: Feb 20, 2026 18:30
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and
northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...From 6 AM CST /7 AM EST/ to 4 PM CST /5 PM EST/ Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Feb 19, 2026 19:56
Until: Feb 20, 2026 12:30
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, La Salle, Eastern Will,
Grundy, Kankakee, Kendall, Northern Will, Southern Cook, and
Southern Will Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Feb 20, 2026 02:19
Until: Feb 20, 2026 12:30
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, La Salle, Grundy, Kankakee,
Kendall, Will, and Southern Cook Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Feb 19, 2026 19:56
Until: Feb 20, 2026 06:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, Lee, Central Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake IL,
McHenry, and Northern Cook Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Feb 18, 2026 14:55
Until: Feb 19, 2026 00:00
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE CHICAGO METRO...
Conditions will turn very dry and windy this afternoon, making
conditions supportive of brush fire spread. Even with rainfall
last night generally 0.05 to 0.15 of an inch across northeastern
Illinois, the combination of warm, dry, and windy conditions will
cause fine fuels to dry out by early afternoon. As a result, the
Red Flag Warning was expanded to include Cook, DuPage, Will,
Kankakee, and Lake (IL) Counties until 8 PM this evening.
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM CST this evening.
* Affected Area...Lake IL, DuPage, Cook, Will and Kankakee.
* Timing...Until 8 PM CST this evening.
* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 15 to 20 percent.
* Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 18, 2026 15:03
Until: Feb 18, 2026 23:15
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE CHICAGO METRO...
Conditions will turn very dry and windy this afternoon, making
conditions supportive of brush fire spread. Even with rainfall
last night generally 0.05 to 0.15 of an inch across northeastern
Illinois, the combination of warm, dry, and windy conditions will
cause fine fuels to dry out by early afternoon. As a result, the
Red Flag Warning was expanded to include Cook, DuPage, Will,
Kankakee, and Lake (IL) Counties until 8 PM this evening.
* Affected Area...Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Ogle, Lee, De Kalb,
Kane, La Salle, Kendall, Grundy and Livingston.
* Timing...Until 8 PM CST this evening.
* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 15 to 20 percent.
* Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 18, 2026 15:03
Until: Feb 18, 2026 23:15
Special Weather Statement
Freezing drizzle and mist will continue across far northern
Illinois this morning, ending from west to east between 3 and 5
AM. Untreated surfaces such as roads, overpasses, sidewalks,
parking lots, and driveways will be icy where the freezing mist
and drizzle is most prevalent. This includes across the Rockford
metropolitan area.
Pedestrians and motorists should use caution when walking or
driving on untreated surfaces this morning, even after the
freezing drizzle and mist ends.
From: Feb 02, 2026 07:07
Until: Feb 02, 2026 13:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Additional snow accumulations
between 2 and 4 inches along the Cook County shore to 1 inch or
less along and west of the Interstate 294 corridor. Localized
totals over 4 inches possible along the shore.
* WHERE...Central Cook, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A main lake effect snow band is expected to
move over the area prior to sunrise, then settle along the Cook
County shore, including downtown Chicago, through the day. Though
the intensity of snow will gradually diminish through the day,
localized snowfall rates over 1 inch per hour are expected this
morning.
From: Jan 31, 2026 08:34
Until: Jan 31, 2026 18:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Additional snow accumulations
ranging from up to 3 inches near the Illinois-Indiana stateline to
less than 1 inch west of Interstate 57.
* WHERE...Eastern Will County.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour are
possible as a lake effect snow band settles over the area late
morning into early afternoon.
From: Jan 31, 2026 08:34
Until: Jan 31, 2026 18:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 inches,
within a few hour period.
* WHERE...DuPage, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 AM to 3 PM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected mid
to late Friday morning through early afternoon. The snow during
this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour
and make for slick travel conditions.
From: Jan 30, 2026 15:00
Until: Jan 30, 2026 21:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 TO 25 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...From midnight CST tonight to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 25, 2026 16:05
Until: Jan 26, 2026 07:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected.
* WHERE...Central Cook County.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 25, 2026 16:05
Until: Jan 26, 2026 07:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one
inch.Visibility may occasionally drop below 1 mile, particularly
during the day on Sunday.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Illinois.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads will be snow covered and travel hazardous.
From: Jan 25, 2026 18:24
Until: Jan 26, 2026 00:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow will end this afternoon with additional accumulation
generally an inch or less.
* WHERE...Lake IL County.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads will be snow covered and travel hazardous.
From: Jan 25, 2026 18:24
Until: Jan 26, 2026 00:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Snow, heavy at times, will end from north to south this
afternoon. Additional snowfall of an inch or two northern Cook
County ranging to 2 to 4 additional inches over southeast Cook
County. Storm total snowfall will range from 2 to 4 inches
northwest Cook County to 6 to 12 inches near the lake.
* WHERE...Central Cook, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel will remain hazardous into this afternoon.
From: Jan 25, 2026 18:24
Until: Jan 25, 2026 22:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches,
highest east of Interstate 55 and south of Interstate 80.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Illinois.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
From: Jan 25, 2026 09:55
Until: Jan 25, 2026 20:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 6
inches, lowest totals over western portions of Lake County and
northwest Cook County. Isolated totals over 6 inches possible
within a few miles of the lakeshore.
* WHERE...Central Cook, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
From: Jan 25, 2026 09:55
Until: Jan 25, 2026 20:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 21, 2026 09:01
Until: Jan 21, 2026 19:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and hazardous travel conditions expected. Total snow
accumulations up to 3 inches.
* WHERE...Central Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Northern Cook Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered, slick road conditions, and periods
of low visibility. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the
Wednesday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snowfall amounts are expected to
occur near and north of Interstate 88 and 290, with amounts
tapering down to two inches or less with southward extent in the
advisory area. There's some potential for a heavier snow band to
set up in northern portions of the counties, and if this occurs,
localized snowfall amounts may reach upwards of 4 inches.
From: Jan 21, 2026 03:59
Until: Jan 21, 2026 14:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and hazardous travel conditions expected. Total snow
accumulations of up to 3 inches.
* WHERE...De Kalb and Ogle Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered, slick road conditions, and periods
of low visibility. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the
Wednesday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snowfall amounts are expected to
occur near and north of Interstate 88 and 290, with amounts
tapering down to two inches or less with southward extent in the
advisory area. There's some potential for a heavier snow band to
set up in northern portions of the counties, and if this occurs,
localized snowfall amounts may reach upwards of 4 inches.
From: Jan 21, 2026 03:59
Until: Jan 21, 2026 14:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and hazardous travel conditions expected. Total snow
accumulations between 2 and 5 inches.
* WHERE...Boone, Winnebago, Lake IL, and McHenry Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered, slick road conditions, and periods
of low visibility. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the
Wednesday morning commute, especially in the northern Chicago
metro area.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A heavier snow band is expected to develop
late this evening into the overnight. If a long enough period of
heavier snowfall rates occurs, localized snowfall amounts may
reach upwards of 5 inches.
From: Jan 21, 2026 03:59
Until: Jan 21, 2026 14:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5
inches, highest near the Wisconsin-Illinois state line.
* WHERE...Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, and Lake IL Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Be prepared for hazardous travel due to snow covered
roads. The slippery conditions may also impact part of the
Wednesday morning commute.
From: Jan 20, 2026 10:00
Until: Jan 20, 2026 20:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below to 25 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Illinois.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 19, 2026 09:03
Until: Jan 19, 2026 18:00
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northeast Illinois, including the following
counties, Cook, DuPage and Will.
* WHEN...Until 830 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks and
remain elevated. Road and street flooding may continue. Flooding
may continue in poor drainage and urban areas. High water will
recede slowly.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1025 PM CST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated that heavy rainfall had moved out of the area, but
up to 3 inches of rain occurred during the afternoon and
evening hours. Multiple stream gauges indicate rapid rises
and standing water remains on multiple roadways. Roadway
flooding will likely improve over the next few hours, with
stream levels decreasing during the overnight hours.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but little to no additional
rainfall is expected.
- Some locations that may continue to experience flooding
include...
Chicago, Joliet, Naperville, Cicero, Evanston, Bolingbrook,
Skokie, Des Plaines, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn,
Berwyn, Wheaton, Oak Park, Downers Grove, Glenview, Elmhurst,
Lombard, Ohare Airport and Carol Stream.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Jan 09, 2026 04:26
Until: Jan 09, 2026 14:30
Hydrologic Outlook
ESFLOT
Waves of showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and
evening across portions of northeastern Illinois and northwestern
Indiana. The highest rainfall rates are expected this evening as
atmospheric moisture increases to near record levels for January and
a line of showers and thunderstorms moves through the area. Small
isolated corridors may receive rainfall in excess of 1-2 inches,
especially in areas where storms orient in a more southwest to
northeast direction. Rainfall amounts of this magnitude sometimes
cause localized flooding of streams and poor drainage areas during
the winter months. Areas with streets, drainage ditches, and
stormwater drains impacted by late fall and early winter vegetation
debris may be especially susceptible to flooding.
This outlook means that elevated water levels and potential impacts
are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts.
Persons with interests along area streams and rivers should closely
monitor the latest forecasts. In addition, ensure that nearby
stormwater drains and ditches are cleared of debris.
From: Jan 08, 2026 19:57
Until: Jan 09, 2026 06:00
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
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 of 45 to 55 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.
From: Dec 28, 2025 21:01
Until: Dec 29, 2025 07:15
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...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
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
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
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 15 to 25 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Northern and central Illinois and northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...From 8 PM CST this evening to noon CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Dec 14, 2025 02:00
Until: Dec 14, 2025 18:00
Hydrologic Outlook
ESFLOT
Recent reports from river ice spotters and river gauges indicate
that some melting of ice has occurred over the last few days, but
isolated areas of heavy river ice coverage continue. Very cold
temperatures this weekend will cause river ice to expand in
coverage. Ice jams will be possible in isolated areas along the
Rock, Fox, Des Plaines, and Kankakee rivers into early next week.
Ice jams may cause rises on area rivers with little warning.
Warmer temperatures may return to the area by late next week, which
could begin a slow melt of river ice.
This outlook means that elevated water levels and potential impacts
are possible, but not yet certain. Persons with interests along area
rivers should closely monitor the latest forecasts.
This outlook may be updated by tomorrow afternoon.
From: Dec 13, 2025 15:46
Until: Dec 14, 2025 16:15
