Chicago weather forecast

Slightly difference Winter Storm Watch indicated from National Weather Service at 12:26 a.m. compared to 5:00 a.m. January 27, 2022 (SOURCE: NWS Chicago)

WINTER STORM WATCH for Central and Southern Cook County, Northwest Indiana; No Accumulation Expected in Chicago’s NW Suburbs

Thu Jan 27, 2022 01:13 pm Cardinal News

A Winter Storm Watch for Cook County does NOT include Arlington Heights and the northwest suburbs. No significant accumulation is forecast for Arlington Heights and surrounding suburbs. You may received an alert, but the Winter […]

Snow Accumulation Forecast Monday, January 24, 2022 (SOURCE: National Weather Service Chicago)

Winter Weather Advisory Due to Timing of Snowfall with Morning Rush Hour

Sun Jan 23, 2022 08:51 pm Cardinal News

The NWS Office Chicago has opted to issue an impact-based Winter Weather Advisory due to the forecasted poor arrival time of accumulating snowfall affecting the morning Rush Hour. The weather system is forecast to affect […]

The axis for deeper snowfall shifted north, according to the NWS Chicago office update Saturday night (SOURCE: NWS Chicago)

Over 3″ Snowfall in Arlington Heights, Another Half Inch Possible by 8a

Sun Jan 23, 2022 06:35 am Cardinal News

Over 3 inches of dry snow has fallen in Arlington Heights with tapering snowfall rates continuing this morning. Snowfall total may reach around 3.6 to 3.8 inches by 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. According to […]

Winter Weather Advisory 9 PM Saturday, January 22, 2022 to 9 AM Sunday, January 23, 2022 (SOURCE: NWS Chicago)

Winter Weather Advisory 9PM Saturday to 9AM Sunday: 2-5 Inches of Fluffy Snow

Sat Jan 22, 2022 10:50 am Cardinal News

In Arlington Heights, light snow may begin about 10:00 p.m. Saturday, and accumulate to a 0.4″ by midnight Saturday/Sunday. The highest snowfall rate will occur between 12:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. when at least another […]

Winter Weather Advisory update Saturday, January 8, 2022; green area south of Joliet is Flood Warning. (SOURCE: NWS Chicago)

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY Expanded to Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago Counties

Sat Jan 8, 2022 06:12 pm Cardinal News

Winter Weather Advisory Extended from 9PM to Midnight Untreated roadways, sidewalks, and parking lots are becoming slippery as freezing drizzle falls across our area. Take it slow whether by foot or car out there! — […]

Winter Weather Advisory Saturday, January 8, 2022 (SOURCE: National Weather Service)

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY Saturday May Push North to Include Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago Counties

Fri Jan 7, 2022 07:26 pm Cardinal News

FREEZING DRIZZLE THREAT 1-9PM SATURDAY On Friday night, January 7, 2022 there’s a challenge forecasting the low temperatures Saturday morning, according to the NWS Chicago. Surface ridging from a 1030 mb HIGH centered over southern […]

Winter Weather Advisory with hazardous road conditions maps (SOURCE: National Weather Service Chicago)

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY: Temps Dropping from 30s to Teens, Snowfall 0.1″, Blowing Snow, Worse West

Wed Jan 5, 2022 06:38 am Cardinal News

After holding in the 30s overnight, temperatures started to drop about 4:00 a.m. Winds were in process of shifting to westerly and picking up just before 5:00 a.m. as a cold front sweeps across the […]

Cold morning forecast January 3, 2022 (SOURCE: National Weather Service)

Very Cold Morning for Chicagoland, but Good Rebound into 20s Monday

Sun Jan 2, 2022 09:09 pm Cardinal News

A cold morning is forecast for Monday, January 3, 2022, but forecasters at NWS Chicago are watching that temps will be slowly warming aloft overnight. How much affect the warmer upper air may have on […]

Snowfall Totals Map January 1, 2022 (SOURCE: National Weather Service Chicago).

Snowfall Over 5 inches in Arlington Heights; Could See Another 4 Inches

Sat Jan 1, 2022 07:16 pm Cardinal News

VIDEO LIVE STREAM OF SNOWFALL WITH NWS CHICAGO AUDIO FROM “NOAA ALL HAZARDS WEATHER RADIO” Winter Storm Warning Mode Jan. 1-2, 2022 LIVE VIDEO Snow Accumulation, NWS Chicago Audio 162.55 MHz (Part 2 of 2). […]

WINTER STORM WARNING: Snow Accumulation Forecasts, Bitter Cold Temps Monday AM

Sat Jan 1, 2022 09:29 am Cardinal News

The snow accumulation forecast for Arlington Heights and nearby communities is 7.1 inches; however, the combined action of “overperforming” lake effect snow could result in 9 inches of snow accumulation. The highest snowfall rates, associated […]

Winter Storm Threat January 1, 2022 (SOURCE: National Weather Service)

Winter Storm Watch: Community Snowfall Accumulation Forecasts Range from 5.8″ to 9.3″

Thu Dec 30, 2021 06:58 pm Cardinal News

Deepest Track May Pass Just South of O’Hare; Accumulation Forecasts for Chicago Area Above seasonal temperatures and a quiet period are coming for Thursday night and Friday, except for some possible fog and freezing fog […]

Harmony Park snow burst on Wednesday, December 29, 2021.

Snow Burst Tonight Drops 3.75″ of Snow with a Little Sleet on Arlington Heights

Wed Dec 29, 2021 11:32 pm Cardinal News

Snowfall in Arlington Heights over-performed the forecast, accumulating to 3.75 inches instead of the 0.5 inch that was expected. Roads were very slippery, as well. According to the NWS Chicago at 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, December […]

New Year's Day 2022 Storm Track Forecast (SOURCE: NWS St. Louis)

Less Than 0.5″ Snow Wednesday, Thursday Overnight; But 7″ Possible Saturday with Bitter Cold Sunday and Monday Morning

Wed Dec 29, 2021 06:07 pm Cardinal News

New Year’s Day Special: Deep snow that is easy to shovel could be headed our way Saturday, January 1, 2022. There are three points of interest for the weather forecast for tonight and the next […]

Less than one inch of snow at 12:47 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2021 in Arlington Heights

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY; But Snow Forecast Diminished for Arlington Heights

Tue Dec 28, 2021 01:31 pm Cardinal News

Roads are slippery, but the outlook for this afternoon is that this snow event has lost the punch it was expected to produce. The precipitation image on radar had passed more than half of its […]

Snow Accumulation Zones forecast in Chicagoland for December 28, 2021 (SOURCE: NWS Chicago)

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY: Quick Burst of Wet Snow in Chicagoland; 2.1″ for Arlington Heights

Tue Dec 28, 2021 08:24 am Cardinal News

Wet snow will develop south to north in Chicagoland, breaking a record 287 days since the last measurable snow fall. Chicago broke the record for the latest snow measurable at 0.1 inch or more. This […]

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