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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 · 16h

Country Herald

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Central Illinois Weather Alert: Veterans Day Rain, Then 40s

Cold front brings light rain Veterans Day, November 11, before temperatures tumble Thursday.

Illinois · 7h

CBS News

When will Chicago see the first snow of the season?

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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.

Chicago, IL · 16h

Country Herald

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.

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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.

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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

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 · 16h

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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Chicago weather: Monday morning forecast

Chicago, IL · 16h

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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

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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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.

Chicago, IL · 2d

sevenlakes.news

Late First Freeze Drops Lows to 30 to 32 Degrees Across Rockford, Elgin, and Joliet Friday Night While Chicago Lakefront Stays Milder

CHICAGO — Friday night is expected to bring the first freeze of the season to most of the Chicago area. Temperatures will likely fall to 30 to 32 degrees across much of northern Illinois by Saturday morning, November 7. Areas right near Lake Michigan should stay a few degrees warmer. This first freeze is arriving very late in the season.

Chicago, IL · 5d

hoodline.com

Gust Buster: Wind-Whipped Chicago Friday Sets Up Sun-Soaked Weekend

Chicago is waking up to mostly clear skies and a chilly start Friday, with temperatures around the upper 30s. North-northwest winds will make it feel sharper through the day as the city tops out near 49 degrees, setting up a cold night before the weekend turns noticeably brighter. Windy Friday...