Chicago Weather Update
Introduction to Chicago Weather
We can take a sigh of relief now that the heavy lake effect snow has ended in Chicagoland and across Northwest Indiana.
Fox 32 Chief Meteorologist Emily Wahls has the forecast.
Current Weather Conditions
Tonight will be mostly clear for the first half of the night and then clouds roll in late tonight into early Tuesday.
Scattered snow showers are possible on Veterans Day morning, followed by partly sunny skies in the afternoon. Temperatures will top out around 40 degrees.
Snowfall Totals
Here are the current snowfall totals in the Chicago area. We will update this list as more totals come in:
- 12.3 inches — Cedar Lake, Indiana
- 12.0 inches — Momence, Illinois
- 10.5 inches — St. John, Indiana
- 10.0 inches — Lowell, Indiana
- 10.0 inches — Winthrop Harbor, Illinois
- 10.0 inches — Lake Village, Indiana
- 9.5 inches — Valparaiso, Indiana
- 6.5 inches — DeMotte, Indiana
- 6.5 inches — Wadsworth, Illinois
- 6.1 inches — Sauk Village, Illinois
- 5.5 inches — Goodenow, Illinois
- 5.4 inches — Kankakee, Illinois
- 5.0 inches — Villa Park, Illinois
- 4.0 inches — Lynwood, Illinois
- 3.5 inches — West Ridge neighborhood (Chicago), Illinois
What’s Next?
A nice midweek warm-up is on the way after a few chilly days. Temperatures will warm to around 50 degrees on Wednesday under mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies.
While more clouds roll in on Thursday, temperatures will continue to trend upward. Highs on Thursday and Friday are expected to be in the low to mid 50s.
The weekend looks well above average and pleasant! Temperatures will soar into the low to mid 60s on Saturday under mostly cloudy skies, and then a few showers are possible on Sunday with highs in the upper 50s to near 60 degrees.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the heavy lake effect snow has ended in Chicagoland and across Northwest Indiana, and a nice midweek warm-up is expected. Temperatures will rise to around 50 degrees on Wednesday and continue to trend upward throughout the week. The weekend is expected to be pleasant with temperatures in the low to mid 60s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the current weather condition in Chicago?
A: The current weather condition in Chicago is mostly clear, with clouds rolling in late tonight into early Tuesday. Scattered snow showers are possible on Veterans Day morning, followed by partly sunny skies in the afternoon.
Q: What are the snowfall totals in the Chicago area?
A: The snowfall totals in the Chicago area range from 3.5 inches in the West Ridge neighborhood (Chicago), Illinois to 12.3 inches in Cedar Lake, Indiana.
Q: What is the forecast for the weekend?
A: The weekend is expected to be well above average and pleasant, with temperatures soaring into the low to mid 60s on Saturday under mostly cloudy skies, and a few showers possible on Sunday with highs in the upper 50s to near 60 degrees.
