Open in NewsBreak

Cortland

See all locations
Customize your news
58°F
publisher avatar

Weather

CBS News

partner publisher · 2.4M followers

An ocean current is on the verge of collapse. It could change Chicago weather for 1,000 years

Chicago, IL · 21h

CBS Chicago

partner publisher · 230.8K followers
article img

If this ocean current collapses, it could impact Chicago weather for 1,000 years

In "The Day After Tomorrow," global warming shuts down a major ocean current, leading to abrupt climate change and catastrophic impacts around the world. Studies today suggest the same ocean current may be nearing collapse. If it does, it could change Chicago's weather for 1,000 years.

Chicago, IL · 1d

CBS News

partner publisher · 2.4M followers

When will Chicago see the first snow of the season?

Chicago, IL · 1d

sevenlakes.news

website

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 · 14h
article img

We Are Illinois

partner publisher · 5.8K followers

Rockford, Bundle Up: Freezing Temps Settle In for 5 Days

Rain Wednesday, then temps crash. Lows hit 24 Friday and 23 Saturday. Here’s your day-by-day Rockford forecast.

Rockford, IL · 12h

Country Herald

publisher · 11.7K followers

Northern Illinois Weather Alert: 60° Warmth Gives Way to Snow Potential Nov 12-13

Lake-effect showers and falling temperatures could bring Chicago its first flurries late Thursday.

Chicago, IL · 2d

sevenlakes.news

website

Wind Chills Drop Into the Teens for Rockford, Chicago, and Moline Friday Morning as Mild 60s Give Way to Sharp Late-Week Cold

CHICAGO, Ill. — A sharp blast of cold air is set to sweep across Illinois later this week, and it will bring the coldest feel of the season so far. By Friday morning, November 13, wind chills could fall into the teens across northern Illinois, including Rockford, Moline, and the Chicago area. The rest of the state, from Peoria to Paducah, is expected to feel like the 20s. Before the cold arrives, residents will get to enjoy mild temperatures in the 60s today and Tuesday.

Chicago, IL · 1d

nildealnow.com

website

Freeze Ends Growing Season Across Illinois Including Springfield, Champaign, and Carbondale While Frost Covers Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford Saturday Night

ILLINOIS — A freeze impacted central and southern Illinois Saturday night, marking the final frost and freeze event of the season. With this freeze, the entire state has now experienced freezing temperatures this fall, officially ending the growing season statewide. Northern Illinois saw widespread frost, while a hard freeze was possible in parts of Kentucky and Missouri as the coldest air of the season so far settled across the region.

Illinois · 2d

fox32chicago.com

website

Chicago weather: Colder stretch ahead as snow chances shift toward 'Michiana'

CHICAGO - Before I go Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs about snow, computer models are in lock step now showing it missing Chicagoland. What models do show, at least for now, is a chance for some snow in "Michiana" Thursday night into Friday. But let’s do first things first, the short-term forecast.

Chicago, IL · 5h

sevenlakes.news

website

First Lake-Effect Snowflakes of the Season Possible Thursday Into Friday for Chicago, Gary, and Northwest Indiana Shoreline as Arctic Air Crosses Lake Michigan

CHICAGO — The first snowflakes of the season could fly near Lake Michigan later next week. Both the European and GFS models are showing some lake-effect snow behind a strong cold front. The best chance is from Thursday into Friday, November 12 and 13, across northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. No accumulation is expected at this time.

Chicago, IL · 3d

nildealnow.com

website

Brief Weekend Cold Blast Gives Way to Warmer than Normal Across Illinois Including Chicago, Peoria, and Springfield with Highs in the 50s

ILLINOIS — A brief cold blast is expected later this week into the weekend across Illinois, but warmer than normal temperatures are set to return next week. The latest 8 to 14 day outlook from the Climate Prediction Center, valid from November 16 through 22, shows Illinois and much of the Midwest leaning strongly toward above normal temperatures. Highs could reach the 50s and possibly the 60s at times, well above typical mid-November levels.

Illinois · 1d

WGN News

partner publisher · 99.3K followers

Tuesday forecast: Third straight mild, sunny November day in Chicagoland before midweek cold front drops temperatures

Another gorgeous, mild November day is on tap Tuesday across Chicagoland before a midweek cold front moves in and drops temperatures down to more seasonal levels.

Chicago Metropolitan Area, IL · 15h

srccf.org

website

Streator Strong Raises $6,500 for Streator Tornado Recovery

On June 11, 2026 Streator, Illinois and its surrounding areas were struck by a devastating tornado. The storm damaged at least 79 homes, with 44 homes having severe or complete destruction. Other significant damages occurred. Streator Strong held a “Rocking for Recovery” benefit on August 16, 2026, raising $6,500 toward...

Streator, IL · 1d

FOX 32 Chicago

publisher · 101.6K followers

We’re days away the first snowflakes of the season

Chicago, IL · 17h

NBC Chicago

publisher · 127.4K followers

Chicago-area could see first snowflakes of the season this week as temperatures tumble

The Chicago-area forecast this week will start out on the warm side, but things will shift by midweek as a storm system moves in, bringing rain with the possibility of snow mixing in. "Yes, I did say the 'S' word," NBC 5 Storm Team meteorologist Iisha Scott said, of the...

Chicago, IL · 1d

Country Herald

publisher · 11.7K followers

Illinois Weather Alert: Lake-Effect Snow Possible, Lows Near 23° Nov 12-13

Northwestern Indiana faces the greatest lake-effect shower potential, with northeastern Illinois also at risk.

Chicago, IL · 1d

sevenlakes.news

website

Warmer Than Normal Weather Returns for Minneapolis, Chicago, and Detroit Next Week After Brief Cold Snap as Above-Average Pattern Takes Over Nationwide

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The cold and snow expected late this week will be little more than a brief taste of winter for much of the country. A new 8–14 day temperature outlook shows a strong signal for above-average temperatures across most of the United States from November 16 through November 22, 2026. The highest odds of unusual warmth are centered on the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes. Only parts of the West are expected to run near or below normal during that stretch.

Minneapolis, MN · 1d

Fox 32 Chicago

publisher · 67.1K followers

Chicago weather: First snowflakes of season possible later this week

CHICAGO - The workweek started off with sunshine and warm temperatures near 60 degrees. Soak in the warmth while it's here, because the first snowflakes of the season could be here by the end of the week!. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the low to mid 40s....

Chicago, IL · 17h

hoodline.com

website

Chatham Plants Trees to Fight Flooding as Chicago's Wettest Summer Since 2018 Hits South Side

A tree-planting initiative has taken root in Chatham, one of the Chicago neighborhoods hit hardest by flooding, with sixteen sites chosen through community input and dozens more trees headed into the ground this fall. The effort lands at a pointed moment: Chicago just recorded its wettest meteorological summer since 2018, with 15.38 inches of rain soaking the city between June and August.

Chicago, IL · 4d

NBC Chicago

publisher · 127.4K followers

Chicago Sunday forecast calls for plenty of sunshine, warmer temps

The Chicago area will see slightly warmer conditions on Sunday, along with plenty of sunshine on a picturesque Bears gameday. According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, temperatures are expected to rise quickly thanks to the sunshine, with highs rising above their seasonal averages and into the upper-50s across the region.

Chicago, IL · 2d