Chicago weather: Dense fog advisory in effect followed by heavy rain during morning commute
During the morning hours, the Federal Aviation Administration warned that ground stops at both O'Hare and Midway International Airports were possible due to weather conditions.

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Chicago weather: Heavy rain, melting ice could cause flooding across area
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Chicago weather: Warm temps and heavy rain
Chicago will see unseasonably warm temperatures today with rain moving in by the evening, potentially causing minor flooding, before temperatures drop slightly but remain mild through the weekend.
Chicago weather: Temps to reach the low 50s before rain Thursday with slight chance of rain, snow Friday
While temperatures are expected in the low 50s Thursday, National Weather Service officials cautioned a storm system on the horizon could possibly create localized ice jam flooding on rivers. Current conditions at O’Hare International Airport Wednesday morning are mostly cloudy at 36 degrees.
Heavy rains moving into area could raise river levels: weather service
Heavy rainfall expected to move into the Chicago area Friday could raise area river levels, prompting a warning to conserve water from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater
Chicago Could See Ice Jam Flooding as Temperatures Warm
Chicago is experiencing unseasonably mild temperatures, with a 10.7-degree Fahrenheit deviation from the five-year historical average for January 29, 2025. While residents may welcome the warmer weather, the National Weather Service (NWS) warns that these conditions could lead to ice jam flooding as river ice thaws and breaks apart.
What is a ‘fire weather watch'? What the weather alert means for Chicago
Dry, gusty conditions in Northeastern Illinois led the National Weather Service to issue a fire weather watch for the entire Chicago area Monday. Here's a breakdown of what it means.
Wind advisory, fire weather watch issued for Chicago area; gusts up to 50 mph
A wind advisory and a fire weather watch were issued Monday for parts of the Chicago area, the National Weather Service said, with dry air and gusty winds of up to 50 miles-per-hour possible at times.
NWS Chicago storm spotter trainings headed the virtual route in effort to push weather safety
Trainings for Illinois residents looking to join the National Weather Service's severe storm spotter program will be held virtually for the first time this year. There will also be in-person Community Weather Preparedness training sessions.
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Chicago is under a fire weather watch—here is what that means to you
It seems like, every day, the weather authorities introduce a brand new term to define the winter-like conditions that Chicagoans have to constantly deal with.
Frigid subzero weather grips Chicago on 40-year anniversary of record low
The National Weather Service issued two advisories from 6 p.m. Sunday to noon Monday, and from 9 p.m. Monday to noon Tuesday.
How reliable is a groundhog's weather forecast? Meteorologists say they'll stick with their predictions
While Groundhog Day remains a fun tradition, meteorologists rely on data and computer models for more accurate forecasts. This year, the National Weather Service said it's a toss-up whether Illinois will see an early spring.
Today in Chicago History: Former Gov. George Ryan leaves prison — 13 years after declaring moratorium on executions
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 30, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Servic) High temperature: 55 degrees (1988) Low temperature: Minus 23 degrees (2019) Precipitation: 0.
Chicago weather: Wind chills plunge to -25, Cold Weather Advisory issued
Prepare for an Arctic blast as Chicago faces bitter cold overnight, with temperatures plummeting near zero and wind chills dipping as low as -25 degrees.