Illinois Weather

Thanksgiving may be dry and mild, but Christmas is still a mystery. What do the forecasts say about our chances for a winter wonderland?

A chilly change is in the air, reminding us that winter is just around the corner in Illinois. Get ready for a serious drop in temperatures!

Northern Illinois: You got your tree up early, and now the weather might pay you back. A system moving in Friday night could bring snow into Saturday. Timing is certain, track isn’t — but it might snow, and your tree is watching.

Picture this: Thanksgiving in Northern Illinois could be warm and sunny, but some forecasters are hinting at a chillier surprise. What's it going to be?

This question comes up every year around this time, and even though most people are going to do what they want to do, I thought we'd give you the legalities of warming up your car in the cold.

It's Illinois, so we know it's going to snow and be cold--but when will it happen?

Fall in Illinois is giving us a warm hug before the cold sets in. Time to savor those outdoor moments!

In 2019 Rockford saw snow Halloween night. Jack-o-lantern heads became snowman faces, I swapped witches for Santa. A piece of weather folklore now suggests 2025 might deliver another wintery Halloween surprise.

With predictions claiming nearly 90% accuracy, the Old Farmers Almanac is stirring up some winter talk.

Illinois may be in for a snowy winter as La Niña develops. NOAA’s early outlook hints at above-average precipitation and stormy conditions for much of the state.