Chicago Winter

Whether Chicago is ready or not, a cold winter season could be just around the corner.

Whether Chicago is ready or not, a cold winter season could be just around the corner. According to the latest predictions from the Farmers’ Almanac, which says it bases its long-range forecasts on a “mathematical and astronomical formula” developed in 1818, Chicago and the surrounding area is likely in for an “icky, flaky” and cold winter. For the eastern third…

Did you know that climate change not only makes Chicago warmer but also colder? As part of a series on climate change, NBC 5 Meteorologist Paul Deanno explains why Chicago has been seeing record-setting temperatures as well as snowfalls in recent years.

The Chicago area is set to see a blast of winter weather starting Monday, with rain, sleet and snow in the forecast. When will the wintry mix move into the region? Here’s a breakdown of what to expect and when.

Winter weather advisories were issued in some Chicago-area counties Monday warning of several inches of snow possible along with the potential for freezing rain in some locations as a late-season winter storm makes it way into the area.

More Snow is on the way. NBC’s Alicia Roman has the details

NBC Storm Team 5 meteorologist Alicia Roman has your latest forecast update.

Although Chicagoans may have thought they got a glimpse of springtime, winter isn’t over quite yet. As the work week begins Monday, the region will likely see a mix of rain and snow in the late morning, leading into a light to moderate snowfall throughout the day, according to NBC 5 Storm Team meteorologists. Though snowfall totals are expected to…

Although Chicagoans may have thought they got a glimpse of springtime, winter isn’t over quite yet. As the work week begins Monday, the region will likely see a mix of rain and snow in the morning, leading into a light to moderate snowfall throughout the day, according to NBC 5 Storm Team meteorologists. Though snowfall totals are expected to vary…

As Chicago loses an hour of sleep headed into Sunday, cloudy skies and chilly conditions will likely cover the region. Sunday is expected to be filled with cloudy skies and some wind moving through the area during the evening hours before Chicago prepares for the next snowfall to start the week. High temperatures are expected to be in the upper…

NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Pete Sack has the latest forecast.

Chicagoans may want to relish the sunny skies and mild temperatures this weekend before possible snow moves in to start the work week.

NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Pete Sack has the latest forecast.

Chicagoans may want to relish the sunny skies and low 50 to high 40 degree temperatures over the weekend, because frankly, winter isn’t over yet.

NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Paul Deanno has the latest forecast for the Chicago area.

Images of Lake Michigan ice have been going viral on social media for days this winter, but one recent image is making waves not just for the frozen ice floating in the water.

A zero patrol officer advised how to stay safe on Illinois highways as temperatures drop and Chicago moves into winter months. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.

Just because it has not snowed so far, doesn’t mean it won’t. NBC 5’s Kye Martin has a look at Chicago’s winter readiness plan.

Winter is here and that means city preps are underway to keep residents safe.

Chicago’s winters aren’t exactly balmy, especially after wind chills of -16 degrees were reported Sunday morning at O’Hare International Airport, but according to a new report, this winter has been less frigid than most. The National Weather Service’s Winter Midterm Report Card finds the Chicago area’s first half of meteorological winter ranked among the warmest since measurement started pre-1900....