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

Chicago, IL · 17h

CBS Chicago

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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

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When will Chicago see the first snow of the season?

Chicago, IL · 1d

Country Herald

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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

FOX 32 Chicago

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We’re days away the first snowflakes of the season

Chicago, IL · 13h

NBC Chicago

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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

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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

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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

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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

WBBM News Radio

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Home generator demand surges after severe summer storms

Strong summer storms and power outages have more homeowners looking to install generators, keeping crews at Tully Electric busy as they work to meet demand.

North Aurora, IL · 18h

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Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie To Begin Prescribed Burns

Favorable weather conditions in place for prescribed burns to reduce hazardous fuels. Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie is planning prescribed fire operations this fall and winter, pending required approvals. The work is likely to continue over the next few months as weather conditions allow. The Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie website, welcome...

Elwood, IL · 1d

Fox 32 Chicago

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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 · 13h

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Willard Wood Center still closed from storm damage

Crete Park District’s Willard Wood Center remains closed while officials “navigate the planning for repairs.”. Gale-force storms last spring inflicted extensive damage to the venerable facility at 515 First Street. Two massive old cottonwoods fell on the building, leaving a gaping hole in the roof. The storms battered...

Crete, IL · 17h

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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 · 3d

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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

NBC Chicago

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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 · 1d

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Sun-Soaked Chicago Races Clock Before Rain, Chilly Winds Crash Back In

Chicago gets a bright but breezy Sunday, with sunny skies, a high near 57 degrees and west winds around 15 mph that could gust to 30 mph. The dry stretch continues through Tuesday, giving the city a useful window for outdoor plans before rain chances and cooler temperatures move back in.

Chicago, IL · 2d

FOX 32 Chicago

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Chicago weather: Monday morning forecast

Chicago, IL · 1d

egoease.com

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Wet and warm Halloween forecast for Chicago trick-or-treaters

On a side street in Logan Square, a parent stood with a plastic pumpkin and watched the sky the way people watch a late train. The air felt soft for the end of October, closer to a mild September evening than to the sharp cold many Chicagoans pack into costume plans. Porch lights were already on. Capes were being tested without coats. The holiday forecast pointed to rain and unusual warmth, which is exactly what neighbors mean this year when they talk about Chicago Halloween weather.

Chicago, IL · 2d

Country Herald

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Chicago, IL Cold Snap Tonight: Upper 20s, Then 60s by Monday

Chicago area faces a brief overnight cold snap before temperatures climb into the 60s early next week.

Chicago, IL · 3d