Monday, September 14, 2026

Chicago weather: Cold air takes hold with subzero wind chills

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Chicago Weather Update

This may come as a surprise, but yesterday was the 11th day in a row with above-average temperatures. Yep, factoring in the high for the day and the low, we ran a 5° surplus. No doubt that sounds odd given how cold and snowy much of the day was.

Current Weather Conditions

Today will definitely not be warmer than normal. We start with temperatures in the teens and windchills below zero in many areas. Highs will only make it into the mid 20s.

Regarding cloud cover, there is quite a bit of cloudiness near the lake this morning. That may be the case much of the day while our inland counties enjoy full sunshine. Lake-effect snow continues to favor LaPorte and Berrien and counties where travel will be extremely difficult. The winter storm warning was extended to include Porter county as well but so far that county is not getting slammed with much snow.

Tonight a disturbance will roll into Chicagoland that will have light snow continuing off and on end into tomorrow. Accumulations look light — generally an inch or so.

Chicago Weather Forecast

What to expect:

Today will be cold, with temperatures in the teens and windchills below zero in many areas. Highs will only make it into the mid 20s. The cloud cover will be significant near the lake, but inland counties will enjoy full sunshine.

Future Forecast

What’s next:

Highs tomorrow could briefly get a degree or two above freezing and that will be the warmest day in the foreseeable future. I can’t rule out a snow shower in the area on Saturday but once again accumulations look unimpressive.

What will be impressive is the cold air that will be in place starting Saturday continuing into next week. We will likely get into the low 20s on Saturday, but I think we stay in the upper teens on Sunday, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, and it may get even colder than that on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. Little if any precipitation is expected during that time frame.

Source of Information

The Source: The information in this report came from FOX 32 Meteorologist Mike Caplan.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the weather in Chicago is expected to be cold and snowy in the coming days. Temperatures will be below average, with highs in the mid 20s and windchills below zero. The cold air will continue into next week, with little to no precipitation expected. It’s essential to stay warm and safe during this period.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the current weather condition in Chicago?

A: The current weather condition in Chicago is cold, with temperatures in the teens and windchills below zero in many areas.

Q: Will it snow tomorrow?

A: Yes, there is a chance of light snow continuing off and on end into tomorrow, with accumulations looking light — generally an inch or so.

Q: How long will the cold air last?

A: The cold air will be in place starting Saturday and continuing into next week, with temperatures expected to be in the low 20s on Saturday and upper teens on Sunday.

Q: Is there any precipitation expected next week?

A: Little to no precipitation is expected during that time frame.

Q: Who provided the weather forecast information?

A: The information in this report came from FOX 32 Meteorologist Mike Caplan.

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