Chicago weather forecast

Partly Sunny Wednesday, High 88-90°F with Thunderstorms Most Likely 5PM to Midnight, Arlington Heights, Chicago Weather Forecast Northwest

Wed Jul 15, 2020 08:38 am Cardinal News

Severe weather is possible this afternoon and evening starting about 3:00 p.m. with the highest risk from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday July 15, 2020. High humidity, the position of the upper level jet, […]

Numerous Severe Thunderstorms with Severe Lightning Monday Evening

Mon Jun 29, 2020 05:44 pm Cardinal News

Weather Radar (also nexrad.chgowx.com) shows a severe storm over west Palatine and Inverness at 5:35 p.m., and a new storm rapidly developing over Bloomingdale that will likely be in a track over Arlington Heights by […]

Air Quality Alert, Otherwise Comfortable Summer Weather High 87 Wednesday, Low 64 Wednesday Night

Wed Jun 17, 2020 02:04 pm Cardinal News

AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT THURSDAY NIGHT The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has determined that an air pollution action day continues for the greater Chicago Metropolitan Area and is in effect until […]

Sky condition and clouds 2:10 PM Thursday May 7, 2020

FREEZE WATCH Late Friday to Saturday Morning; Thursday Is the Day to Enjoy

Thu May 7, 2020 02:21 pm Cardinal News

High 67 Thursday, High 43 Friday, Arlington Heights, Chicago Weather Forecast Northwest Freezing temperatures are expected Saturday May 9, 2020 from 12 AM to 8 AM. The forecast low for Saturday morning is 30°F from […]

Highs 56, 64, 75 and No More Rain for Today, Friday and Saturday; Arlington Heights, Chicago Weather Forecast Northwest

Thu Apr 30, 2020 11:46 am Cardinal News

Get ready for good weather — all upper 50s and above for daily highs the next seven days. Low Pressure is departing the area and precipitation is done, but about 3 inches of rain has […]

Beautiful snowfall in Arlington Heights on Friday, April 17, 2020 with snow accumulating on tree branches

Winter Weather Advisory with 3.5″ on Grassy Surfaces; Another 0.5″ But No Accumulation on Streets in Arlington Heights

Fri Apr 17, 2020 07:42 am Cardinal News

Winter Weather Advisory in Effect from 3:49 AM until 10 AM Friday, April 17, 2020 Light Snow began in Arlington Heights about 2:00 a.m. and as of 7:00 a.m. accumulated to 3.5 inches on grassy […]

Tornado Watch Issued for Central Illinois, Southeast Iowa, Northeast Missouri

Sat Mar 28, 2020 03:46 pm Cardinal News

A Tornado Watch was issued at 2:40 p.m. Saturday March 28, 2020 for 50 counties in Illinois, and also counties in northeast Missouri and southeast Iowa. Initially, no counties in the immediate Chicago region were […]

Tornado Outbreak Potential Indicated in Northwest Central, North Central Illinois, But Parts of Northeast Illinois at Risk According to Storm Prediction Center

Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:36 am Cardinal News

A potential for outbreak tornados exist west of area, but much of northeast Illinois is also at risk of tornados on Saturday, March 28, 2020. Arlington Heights, neighboring communities, and most of Cook County are […]

Tornado Outbreak in Northern Illinois Possible Saturday; Worst Weather Might Be in Northwest Illinois

Fri Mar 27, 2020 08:18 pm Cardinal News

A powerful upper level jet stream, a deepening low moving out from Colorado, wind shear, a warm front and a cold front are ingredients that could create supercells and tornados on Saturday, March 28, 2020. […]

Full Moon with clouds arriving over Arlington Heights, Illinois March 9, 2020 about 5:00 a.m.

Sprinkles Monday Morning, Rain This Afternoon; Smoke Conditions from Mulch Fire for Barrington Township and Barrington Hills

Mon Mar 9, 2020 07:03 am Cardinal News

Full Moon just as rain clouds arrive over Arlington Heights before dawn, changing a clear sky to a cloudy sky at about 5:00 a.m. Showers and thundershowers are moving in to the area of northeast […]

Winter Weather Advisory: 2.5″ Snow on Grass, 2″ or Less on Pavement for Period 1 PM Tuesday to 5 PM Wednesday for Arlington Heights and Nearby

Tue Feb 25, 2020 08:19 am Cardinal News

The late February snow storm forecast continues to trend toward less snowfall and a more southerly track of the main narrow snow band. As expected, the National Weather Service has dropped the Winter Storm Watch […]

3-5 Inches Snow Forecast for Arlington Heights with Winter Storm Watch in Effect Tuesday Afternoon to Wednesday Evening — Diminishing Forecast Trend

Mon Feb 24, 2020 10:30 pm Cardinal News

There are two upper troughs crossing through our area, and the first upper trough is not bringing much if any precipitation to north Cook County, McHenry County and Lake County. The Monday-to-Wednesday system is a […]

Light Snow, But Prolonged Wet Snow and Drizzle Event Lasting Wednesday/Thursday Midnight to Saturday 5AM in Arlington Heights Forecast

Wed Jan 22, 2020 03:34 pm Cardinal News

Snow is expected to begin as early as 10 p.m. Wednesday, but we probably won’t see significant snowfall begin until about 2:00 a.m. Thursday. Snow accumulation will continue on Thursday, Friday and early Saturday morning. […]

Snow and sleet depth at 4:41 a.m. Saturday January 18, 2020

Gusty Winds, Dropping Temperatures to 32°F by 3PM Saturday, 3°F by 4AM Sunday

Sat Jan 18, 2020 08:20 am Cardinal News

The main system of falling precipitation of all types has left the area to the east. The forecast calls for slight precipitation in the form of rain until about 1:00 p.m. Snow flurries will be […]

Winter Storm Jacob Brings Winter Weather Advisory to Chicagoland; Worse Weather Headed for Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Dakotas

Fri Jan 17, 2020 02:29 pm Cardinal News

A good flow of moisture is associated with the upcoming storm that the Weather Channel has named Winter Storm Jacob. The worst conditions are forecast for Iowa, western Wisconsin, Minnesota, and the Dakotas. While Chicagoland […]

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