Despite lingering cold snaps in January and February, Chicago saw just under a foot of snow — less than half the normal amount for the season.
A dry, mild start to winter led to below-average ice cover on Lake Michigan and a big drop in water levels
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Chicago weather: How our 2024-25 seasonal snowfall compares with previous years
Snow seasons in Chicago are tracked from July through the following June. The area normally can expect 38.4 inches.
Possibility of snow over the weekend before temperatures reach the mid 40s Tuesday
After a week of the ups and downs of Chicago weather, more snow was a possibility over the weekend, National Weather Service officials said. So far Friday, current conditions at O’Hare International Airport are partly cloudy at 35 degrees. Farther south at Midway Airport are a few clouds at 37 degrees. Friday weather officials are […]
Tornado damage evident in parts of Gary as high winds and rain rip through region
National Weather Service had two teams out in the field, one tracking storm damage in northeastern Illinois and the other tracking damage from Monee, Illinois, into Gary.
Severe weather strikes south suburbs, ripping roof off building in Steger
The Steger Fire Department was called out at 5:30 p.m. and found large portions of the roof had blown onto adjacent railroad tracks.
Snow falling in portions of Chicago, temperatures in the low 40s expected Thursday
Snowfall was reported at both of Chicago airports Thursday with temperatures hovering in the low 30s in the morning, officials said.
Thunderstorms hit Chicago area Wednesday with tornado warnings and possibility of snow overnight
Officials said there was a 60% chance of showers and a thunderstorm possible by 2 p.m. Wednesday in portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
Residents pick up the pieces after devastating storms scour the US South and Midwest
A three-day outbreak of severe weather across seven states kicked up a devastating combination of wildfires, dust storms and tornadoes, claiming at least 41 lives since Friday.
Chicago weather: Moderate temps expected Monday, more snow possible later
As the snow starts to ease up, Chicagoans can look forward to warmer temperatures Monday and Tuesday.
Tornadoes, wildfires and blinding dust sweep across US as massive storm leaves at least 33 dead
Violent tornadoes ripped through parts of the U.S., wiping out schools and toppling semitractor-trailers in several states, part of a monster storm that has killed at least 26 people as more severe weather was expected late Saturday.