Illinois Weather

So why has Illinois been getting so much rain lately – and for so many days in a row? NBC 5 meteorologist Paul Deanno explains.

The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for several counties across the Chicago area through Monday morning.

Potentially severe storms are expected to hit the Chicago area Monday, with large hail, damaging winds and the slight risk of a tornado possible.

A stormy Monday evening could bring the potential for severe weather to the Chicago area, with the threat of large hail, damaging winds and possibly even a brief tornado on the horizon.

Strong to severe t’storms are likely Monday evening. NBC 5 Meteorologist Paul Deanno has the timeline.

Considerably Cooler Temperature Trend This Week

A wintry system is making its way through the Chicago area this week, bringing snow and sub-freezing temperatures in the middle of spring. When will it begin, how long will it last and what can you expect?

Alicia Roman has the latest forecast update for the Chicago area.

It’s about to get cold again, Chicago. The week is expected to start out wet with some rain showers developing Monday afternoon, ushering in a cold front that will pave the way for near-freezing temperatures

It appears winter isn’t quite over yet for the Chicago area as a round of spring snow is set to bring potential accumulation to parts of the area.

It’s about to get cold again, Chicago.

NBC 5’s Alicia Roman has the details

The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Mason County on Tuesday, making it the first tornado reported in the state of Illinois this year. According to a release, the tornado had an estimated peak wind speed of 80 miles per hour, and traveled approximately two miles on the ground before dissipating. Officials say the…

NBC 5 Storm Team meteorologist Alicia Roman has the latest forecast for the Chicago area.

The city of Chicago was colder and snowier than average, with the city exceeding its typical February snowfall by more than a foot in 2021. According to data published by the National Weather Service, the city saw a total of 21.6 inches of snow between Feb. 1 and Feb. 29, well above the average amount of 9.1 inches. The city…

Drone footage shows the icy shores of Lake Michigan and snow-covered Chicago, from downtown to the city’s neighborhoods, from a stunning bird’s eye view.

A major winter storm is slated to hit the Chicago area Sunday night, with some locations facing the possibility of a foot of snow or even more.

The Illinois Tollway is deploying its entire fleet of snowplows to clear roads in response to the latest winter storm bringing snow and sleet across the area. Another snowstorm is hitting the Chicago area Thursday, with the entire region under a winter weather advisory warning with up to 5 inches of snow possible in some areas. In response to the…

The second major snowstorm of the week is expected to hit the Chicago area beginning Saturday afternoon and threatens to cover the region with up to 9 inches of snow, possibly even more in some communities.

A winter storm warning was issued for the majority of the Chicago area Monday, with the region likely set to see its biggest snowfall of the season.