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NBC Chicago

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Persistent El Niño could impact Chicago winter, persist into spring

The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center has unveiled its latest El Niño projections, and the weather pattern could have serious impacts on the Chicago area’s weather for months. According to that latest guidance released on Thursday, the ongoing El Niño pattern in the Pacific Ocean has...

Chicago, IL · 1d
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FOX 32 Chicago

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First snowfall of the season for parts of Chicagoland

Crown Point, IN · 1d

Country Herald

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Illinois Thanksgiving: 'Micro Blizzards' Could Hit Chicago, IL

Thanksgiving travelers should prepare for unexpected whiteouts, blowing snow and rapidly changing highway visibility across Illinois.

Illinois · 8h

967 The Eagle

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3+ Inches of Snow in Parts of N. Illinois on Friday the 13th

Some parts of northeastern Illinois could see accumulating snow Friday, but Rockford's forecast looks much different. Here's what to expect this weekend.

Rockford, IL · 1d

Country Herald

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Illinois Weather Alert: 35 MPH Winds, Snow Chance Nov 11-15

Chicago faces 35 mph wind gusts, an 80% rain chance and possible snow before the weekend.

Chicago, IL · 3d

nildealnow.com

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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Brings Slushy Roads and Low Visibility to Hammond, Merrillville, and Portage for a Very Slow Friday Morning Commute

INDIANA — Heavy lake effect snow overnight into Friday morning is expected to make for a slow commute across northwest Indiana. Slippery roads, reduced visibility, and slush-covered pavement are likely during the morning rush. Drivers are urged to give themselves extra time to get to work and to slow down on wet and snowy roads.

Merrillville, IN · 1d

Country Herald

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Lake County, IN Snow Nov. 13: 3+ Inches, Friday Commute Alert

Winter Weather Advisory covers Lake County from midnight to 10 a.m. Friday as lake-effect snow develops.

Lake County, IN · 2d

Country Herald

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Midwest Winter Weather 2026/27: Snow Can't Make Up Its Mind

Chicago, IL – As if Midwest winter weather wasn't indecisive enough, apparently even snow is having an identity crisis. Not quite snow, not exactly hail and definitely not sleet, there's another type of frozen precipitation with a name that sounds completely made up: graupel.

Chicago, IL · 7h

WGN News

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Chilliest daytime highs in 7 months fuels lake effect precipitation

It was a soggy Friday across northwest Indiana as mostly rain (mixed with wet snow at times) fell as chilly northerly winds rode the length of the relatively warm waters of Lake Michigan.

Lake County, IN · 1d

WGN News

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Forecast: Frosty start to weekend with gradual warming trend

Expect a few lingering clouds, perhaps some light lake effect snow flurries for parts of northwest Indiana early Saturday, but clouds will exit expeditiously allowing for mostly sunny skies to take hold.

Indiana · 18h

Country Herald

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Illinois Weather Today: Lows Near 22° Before 60° Warmup Nov 14-18

Chicago, IL – Residents across northern Illinois are facing another round of chilly November temperatures Saturday, November 14, with overnight lows potentially dropping into the lower 20s in colder locations.

Chicago, IL · 7h

WNDU

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Below freezing temperatures expected Saturday morning

Lake County, IN · 1d

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Snow slams Northwest Indiana as Chicago gets its first flakes

A brief brush with winter is bringing the Chicago area its first flakes of the season today. Lake-effect rain and snow could leave slushy spots near the lake before sunnier, milder weather returns for the weekend. Where could snow stick?. Slushy accumulation was possible in parts of southern Cook County,...

Chicago, IL · 1d

CBS News

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Chicago weather: Morning freeze on Saturday, lots of sun

Chicago, IL · 15h

FOX59 / CBS4 Indy

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Indiana's warmest fall to date despite the colder conditions

Indiana · 22h

Fox 32 Chicago

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Lake effect snow could pile up in parts of Chicagoland

Lake effect rain will transition to wet snow Thursday night, potentially affecting Friday morning's commute in parts of Chicagoland.

Chicago Metropolitan Area, IL · 1d

Fox 32 Chicago

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Chicago snow timeline: When we could see our first flakes of the season

Chicago could see its first snowflakes of the season later this week as lake effect showers move through the region. Rain showers are expected to spread inland across northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana on Thursday before shifting east toward the Illinois-Indiana state line Thursday night. Snow could mix with rain...

Chicago, IL · 2d

sevenlakes.news

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Arctic Blasts and Winter Storms Threaten Minneapolis, Chicago, Des Moines, and St. Louis From Thanksgiving Week Into December After Polar Vortex Disruption

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A Sudden Stratospheric Warming Event has officially occurred high above the North Pole, and it could set the stage for a major pattern change across the Midwest. The event has disrupted the polar vortex, which often opens the door for Arctic air to spill south into the Lower 48. Forecasters say the change could last from Thanksgiving week through at least the first half of December. Repeated Arctic blasts and elevated winter storm chances are expected across a wide part of the region.

Des Moines, IA · 4d

Country Herald

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Illinois-Indiana Weather Alert: 3+ Inches of Snow Friday, Nov 13

Localized snowfall of 3 inches or more could create slick roads across the Illinois-Indiana border before 10 a.m.

Illinois · 1d

Country Herald

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Illinois-Indiana Snow Alert: Lake-Effect Snow Friday, Nov. 13

Lake-effect showers shift toward the state line Thursday night before focusing on northwest Indiana Friday.

Chicago, IL · 3d