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We Are Rockford

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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 · 5h

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Severe Storms With Damaging Winds Near Davenport Push Toward Chicago, Joliet and Rockford Around Noon as Strongest Cells Hug the I-80 Corridor

CHICAGO — Showers and thunderstorms moving toward northern Illinois Wednesday morning are tracking farther north than expected. Some storms on the southern end of the system have already turned severe, with damaging winds reported near the Quad Cities. The rain is expected to reach Chicagoland around noon, and the strongest storms should stay near and south of the Interstate 80 corridor.

Rockford, IL · 1d
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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 · 11h
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FOX 32 Chicago

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Lake effect snow could pile up in parts of Chicagoland

Lake County, IN · 8h

Fox 32 Chicago

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Cold temperatures and lake effect on the way

A low pressure system is bringing rain and a few storms to the area today. The Storm Prediction Center has the far southern extent of Newton and Jasper Counties in a level 1 Marginal Risk, but it appears the best severe chance will stay south of Chicagoland.

Jasper County, 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 · 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 · 1d

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Ground stop issued at O'Hare Airport due to thunderstorms

CHICAGO - A ground stop was issued at O'Hare Airport on Wednesday afternoon due to thunderstorms. Gifting Devices? Get Up To 50% Off WebrootWebroot |. The Federal Aviation Administration ordered departures to O'Hare to remain grounded from 1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. with a 30% to 60% probability of being extended.

Chicago, IL · 1d

NBC Chicago

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Thursday morning weather

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Chicago, IL · 23h

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Chicago weather: Lake-effect showers, possible snow expected through Friday

CHICAGO - Lake effect takes center stage today through at least Friday night. There remain plenty of questions about whether any snow mixes in and where that might happen. For example, the European model has consistently shown zero snow whatsoever. Most models, however, do indicate at least some snow mixing in, particularly in Northwest Indiana. More on that in just a minute.

Chicago, IL · 21h

The Cool Down

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3 tornadoes leave Illinois homeowners weighing generators against battery backups

"Don't just put it in there and assume everything's fine."

North Aurora, IL · 13h

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Polar Vortex Breakdown and Super El Niño Could Clash Over Chicago, Dallas, and the Southern U.S. Late This Month, Raising Arctic Cold Concerns

CHICAGO — Forecasters across the country are closely watching the end of November for what could become a rare clash of weather extremes. A strong El Niño, one of the most powerful on record, is already shaping the winter outlook. At the same time, the polar vortex is showing signs of weakening unusually early in the season. If cold air from a disrupted polar vortex rushes south and meets El Niño’s influence, the result could flip the script on many seasonal forecasts.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Coldest Air of the Season Brings Saturday Morning Wind Chills in the Teens and 20s to Illinois Including Chicago, Rockford, and Peoria

ILLINOIS — The coldest air of the season so far is set to arrive in Illinois this weekend, though it will only stick around for a short time. Temperatures on Saturday morning are expected to start in the 20s and 30s across the state. Combined with a steady breeze, wind chills will make it feel like the teens and 20s for anyone heading out early in the day.

Illinois · 2d

CBS News

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Winter Weather Advisory issued for Lake County, Indiana, for lake effect snow

Lake County, IN · 15h

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 · 13h

NBC Chicago

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Chicago forecast: Big weather change brings rain and storms, with snowflakes and slush on the way

UPDATE: A ground stop was issued for flights heading to Chicago's O'Hare Airport due to thunderstorms. The stop is in effect until at least 2:15 p.m. CT. After weeks of mild and dry weather with bright blue skies, a change is coming to the Chicago-area forecast, with a drop in temperatures, rain, scattered storms and even a chance for snowflakes.

Chicago, IL · 1d

FOX 32 Chicago

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Lake-effect showers, possible snow expected in Chicagoland

Chicago Metropolitan Area, IL · 21h

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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 · 3d

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 · 1d

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As Tornado Alley Shifts, Storm Guard Sees Storm Damage Surge in Wisconsin and Illinois

November 11, 2026 // Franchising.com // FORT WORTH, Texas — The map of where tornadoes hit is changing, and Storm Guard is seeing the effects firsthand. Over the last five to ten years, franchisees in markets typically considered outside traditional Tornado Alley have reported a clear rise in tornadoes and severe storm damage. The change is most pronounced in the brand's northern markets, especially Wisconsin and Illinois.

Wisconsin · 2d