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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 · 11h

sevenlakes.news

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 · 13h

franchising.com

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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 · 11h

CBS Chicago

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.

nildealnow.com

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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 · 3d

Fox 32 Chicago

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 · 1d

CBS News

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When will Chicago see the first snow of the season?

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FOX 32 Chicago

We’re days away the first snowflakes of the season

Chicago, IL · 1d

Country Herald

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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.

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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 · 2d

sevenlakes.news

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.

hoodline.com

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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 · 5d

NBC Chicago

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 · 3d

hoodline.com

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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 · 3d

FOX 32 Chicago

Chicago weather: Monday morning forecast

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 · 3d

Country Herald

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.

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NBC Chicago

Chilly, sunny weekend ahead for Chicago before temperatures warm up

We're not talking about rain, and definitely not snow just yet, but cold temperatures are set to arrive soon. The good news is they'll come with plenty of sunshine and won't stick around for long. The cold settles in Friday night, with temperatures dropping into the 30s and bringing cooler...

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Country Herald

Illinois Weather Alert: Chicago Warms to 60° by Tuesday, Nov 7-11

Chicago temperatures climb toward 60 degrees before rain chances return later next week.

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