| D a t e | Time (cst) | Wind (mph) | Vis. (mi.) | Weather | Sky Cond. | Temperature (ºF) | Relative Humidity | Wind Chill (°F) | Heat Index (°F) | Pressure | Precipitation (in.) | ||||||
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| Air | Dwpt | 6 hour | altimeter (in) | sea level (mb) | 1 hr | 3 hr | 6 hr | ||||||||||
| Max. | |||||||||||||||||
| 25 | 23:51 | N 28 G 40 | 0.50 | Snow Fog and Windy | VV007 | 33 | 33 | 37 | 33 | 100% | 19 | NA | 29.58 | 1002.2 | 0.02 | 0.29 | |
| 25 | 22:51 | NE 29 G 40 | 0.75 | Light Snow Fog/Mist and Windy | VV006 | 33 | 32 | 96% | 19 | NA | 29.58 | 1002.3 | 0.02 | ||||
| 25 | 21:51 | NE 31 G 46 | 0.75 | Light Snow Fog/Mist and Windy | VV006 | 33 | 32 | 96% | 19 | NA | 29.60 | 1002.8 | 0.01 | ||||
| 25 | 20:51 | NE 26 G 41 | 0.75 | Light Snow Fog/Mist and Windy | VV006 | 33 | 32 | 96% | 20 | NA | 29.63 | 1003.8 | 0.02 | 0.24 | |||
| 25 | 19:51 | N 25 | 0.75 | Light Snow Fog/Mist and Breezy | VV005 | 33 | 32 | 96% | 20 | NA | 29.67 | 1005.1 | 0.08 | ||||
| 25 | 18:51 | NE 18 | 1.50 | Light Snow Fog/Mist | OVC007 | 34 | 32 | 92% | 23 | NA | 29.73 | 1007.2 | 0.14 | ||||
| 25 | 17:51 | NE 22 G 39 | 5.00 | Light Rain Fog/Mist and Breezy | OVC011 | 37 | 34 | 37 | 33 | 89% | 26 | NA | 29.70 | 1006.2 | 0.15 | ||
| 25 | 16:51 | NE 22 G 31 | 10.00 | Overcast and Breezy | OVC010 | 36 | 33 | 89% | 25 | NA | 29.72 | 1006.8 | |||||
| 25 | 15:51 | NE 23 | 7.00 | Light Snow and Breezy | OVC005 | 34 | 32 | 92% | 22 | NA | 29.74 | 1007.5 | 0.05 | ||||
| 25 | 14:51 | N 17 | 1.25 | Light Snow Fog/Mist | OVC006 | 34 | 32 | 92% | 23 | NA | 29.80 | 1009.5 | 0.05 | 0.10 | |||
| 25 | 13:51 | NE 17 G 25 | 3.00 | Light Rain Snow Fog/Mist | OVC008 | 36 | 33 | 89% | 26 | NA | 29.81 | 1010.0 | 0.02 | ||||
| 25 | 12:51 | NE 16 | 7.00 | Light Rain | OVC012 | 36 | 34 | 93% | 26 | NA | 29.82 | 1010.1 | 0.03 | ||||
| 25 | 11:51 | NE 12 | 5.00 | Light Rain Fog/Mist | OVC012 | 37 | 34 | 39 | 37 | 89% | 29 | NA | 29.85 | 1011.4 | 0.07 | 0.14 | |
| 25 | 10:51 | N 20 | 6.00 | Light Rain Fog/Mist | FEW014 OVC050 | 38 | 34 | 86% | 28 | NA | 29.85 | 1011.3 | 0.04 | ||||
| 25 | 09:51 | N 10 | 8.00 | Light Rain | OVC055 | 38 | 34 | 86% | 31 | NA | 29.88 | 1012.1 | 0.03 | ||||
| 25 | 08:51 | N 12 | 8.00 | Light Rain | OVC050 | 38 | 33 | 83% | 30 | NA | 29.88 | 1012.4 | |||||
| 25 | 07:51 | N 8 | 10.00 | Overcast | BKN021 OVC070 | 39 | 32 | 76% | 33 | NA | 29.89 | 1012.5 | |||||
| 25 | 06:51 | N 7 | 10.00 | Overcast | BKN019 OVC100 | 38 | 33 | 83% | 33 | NA | 29.86 | 1011.7 | |||||
| 25 | 05:51 | N 6 | 10.00 | Overcast | SCT019 OVC090 | 38 | 33 | 41 | 37 | 83% | 33 | NA | 29.84 | 1010.9 | |||
| 25 | 04:51 | Calm | 10.00 | Overcast | BKN019 OVC090 | 37 | 33 | 86% | NA | NA | 29.84 | 1010.8 | |||||
| 25 | 03:51 | Calm | 10.00 | Overcast | BKN016 OVC140 | 39 | 34 | 82% | NA | NA | 29.83 | 1010.5 | |||||
| 25 | 02:51 | N 6 | 10.00 | Overcast | OVC016 | 39 | 34 | 82% | 35 | NA | 29.82 | 1010.1 | |||||
| 25 | 01:51 | W 5 | 10.00 | Overcast | BKN017 OVC180 | 38 | 34 | 86% | 34 | NA | 29.81 | 1009.8 | |||||
| 25 | 00:51 | W 5 | 10.00 | Overcast | SCT015 OVC180 | 39 | 34 | 82% | 35 | NA | 29.80 | 1009.5 |
CHICAGO O'HARE CURRENT AND HISTORY (3-DAY) ... | NWS Chicago Office OBSERVED WEATHER REPORTS
FORECAST:
Chicago Weather Forecast
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| Twitter group from National Weather Service Chicago, Local Chicago Media, and The Weather Channel. |
Here is the latest projections on when the rain is expected to change to snow over the next several hours. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/UlJL63Op4A
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) November 26, 2018
I-90 near Ohare......snow covered and very slick. Had phone mounted on dash and snapped these pics. Don't go out if you don't have to. @WGNNews @MikeJanssenWX @NWSChicago @MikeHamernik pic.twitter.com/DS3qpkgDj1
— Bill Snyder (@billyweather) November 26, 2018
As has been emphasized, we urge you to postpone non-emergency travel tonight. However, if you absolutely must travel, for IL road conditions via @IDOT_Illinois, call 1-800-452-4368 or go to: https://t.co/365NygfTuR
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 26, 2018
Keep this phone number and link handy for Mon AM commute. #ilwx pic.twitter.com/QNDYq6DBXv
Snowfall now up to 11.2" in Oregon. Measured/photo: Woody Mott. Up from 9.5" at 8pm. @MyStateline @NWSChicago pic.twitter.com/lPBIzSwNbh
— First Warn Weather (@FirstWarnWX) November 26, 2018
Here are some of the highest snowfall reports from today & an estimated contour map IEM that shows heaviest amounts thus far from eastern & southeast IA across western IL to far nrn IL.
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 26, 2018
For a updating list and map of latest snowfall reports, go to: https://t.co/ke6HErc1FU #ilwx pic.twitter.com/vqNWfnX4Z8
We wanted to reiterate this important reminder about the very heavy and wet nature of the snow. If you will be shoveling the snow tonight or tomorrow, be sure to avoid overexertion. Stay hydrated and take frequent breaks. #ilwx pic.twitter.com/B30HwPWZQD
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 26, 2018
Here are the top 5 biggest 2 day snowfall totals for Chicago during the month of November (essentially, the top 5 biggest November snowstorms in Chicago)...
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 26, 2018
1) 12.0" 11/25-26/1895
2) 11.2" 11/20-21/2015
3) 9.3" 11/6-7/1951
4) 8.9" 11/25-26/1975
5) 6.4" 11/26-27/1940
Kim Eddy sent us this photo of a large tree branch down in Tonica due to the combo of the very heavy wet snow & strong winds. Be aware of the distinct possibility of power outages tonight in your area. @ComEd is reporting scattered outages: https://t.co/z8EKLcKxkG #ilwx pic.twitter.com/SGzkquhrnF
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 26, 2018
Graphic depicts approximate timing of changeover to all snow where it's still raining or a wintry mix, with changeover steadily progressing southeast thru night. In red shaded areas, widespread #blizzard conditions thru about 4am. Postpone non-emergency travel. #ilwx #inwx pic.twitter.com/AQwyO8SYyb
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 26, 2018
As has been emphasized, we urge you to postpone all non-emergency travel tonight. However, if you absolutely must travel, for IL road conditions via @IDOT_Illinois, call 1-800-452-4368 or go to: https://t.co/xuzgjlTfz5
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 26, 2018
Keep this phone no. & link handy for Mon AM commute. #ilwx pic.twitter.com/DVJX4WewZQ
Technical discussion on the developing blizzard over northern Illinois. https://t.co/p7UZGsWzmM
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 26, 2018
Mike Dalton shared took video of thundersnow in Mendota, IL around 6 pm this evening. Also, an off duty @NWSChicago forecaster reported that 2" snow fell in Mendota in just 40 minutes! More thundersnow is possible this evening across N IL, snowfall rates of 2-4"/hour possible! pic.twitter.com/V6sNE1m7Pw
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 26, 2018
Even during a #blizzard the weather balloon must be launched @NWSQuadCities! #iawx pic.twitter.com/Kn1u7qfU6e
— NWS Quad Cities (@NWSQuadCities) November 25, 2018
KLOT - Precipitation Depiction as of 5:58 PM CST gives a decent approximation of the quick transition to heavy snow occurring. #ilwx #wiwx pic.twitter.com/MZb1bOtN9t
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 26, 2018
The travelers guide to NWS Winter Products created by @NWSDesMoines gets right to the point. If you're in a Blizzard Warning or Winter Storm Warning tonight, we urge you to postpone non-emergency travel. #ilwx pic.twitter.com/i85R3GuLsF
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 25, 2018
Here are the snowfall reports so far from today. The initial band of heavy snow already brought amounts of 3-7" across portions of far northern Illinois. https://t.co/ke6HErc1FU #ilwx pic.twitter.com/VS9Bx1u7cH
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 25, 2018
How dynamic is this storm system? Late Sunday afternoon only 50 miles separated a tornado warning from a blizzard warning downstate IL!! pic.twitter.com/HEGM1X4FD7
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 25, 2018
Here are the expected trends through about 7pm this evening, as depicted on annotated radar image. Strongly consider postponing all non-emergency travel once the heavy snow starts in your area. Full summary in tab 1 here: https://t.co/Lf9w8Huh09 #ilwx pic.twitter.com/RZ05XkF8e9
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 25, 2018
5 pm CST Sunday - Video update regarding expected conditions with the approaching blizzard through tonight. pic.twitter.com/0BT3bMxOSM
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 25, 2018
Blizzard warning now in effect for much of northern Illinois tonight! Travel will become nearly impossible & potentially life threatening! pic.twitter.com/f2aBsLnsh8
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 25, 2018
A significant winter storm with blizzard conditions will affect the area through tonight. Rain will continue to transition to snow from NW to SE through this evening, with rapidly deteriorating conditions when the transition occurs. pic.twitter.com/BfH0JWI0CA
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 25, 2018
Rain has changed over to snow across far N IL. Light to moderate snow has started to accumulate on paved surfaces. The ongoing snow band is expected to remain nearly stationary through this afternoon as the main shield of precipitation approaches from the southwest. pic.twitter.com/2hrtwmcYvp
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 25, 2018
***Blizzard Warning issued for portions of the area***
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 25, 2018
Significant impacts expected late this afternoon through tonight due to heavy snow, strong winds, and considerable blowing snow. pic.twitter.com/D6FJO6byoq
A narrow band of rain across north-central IL has started to change over to snow late this morning. Minor accumulations are expected under this band through mid-afternoon as it shifts N to NE. Heavy snow still expected across northern IL late this afternoon & tonight. pic.twitter.com/TRoSy6E84E
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 25, 2018
Significant shoreline flooding & erosion expected for Cook. Lake (IL), Lake (IN) & Porter county shorelines tonight-Monday AM. Portions of paths along lake could be completely inundated. Flooding psbl on parts of #Chicago's Lake Shore Dr. #ilwx #inwx pic.twitter.com/x7kBZsYjpu
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 25, 2018
Major early season winter storm today thru early Mon. At least sporadic blizzard-like conditions this eve-tonight will cause dangerous & even life-threatening travel. Power outages psbl from downed tree limbs onto powerlines. Mon. AM commute impacted in NE IL & NW IN. #ilwx #inwx pic.twitter.com/mq95N8Gteo
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 25, 2018
A blizzard warning is now in effect for the city of Chicago.
— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) November 25, 2018
Snowfall rates and winds will increase this evening into the overnight. Blizzard conditions including low visibilities, blowing and drifting snow and strong winds, may affect early AM commuters in northern Illinois. pic.twitter.com/BmABpmVUwO
UPDATE: #Blizzard warnings have been expanded farther northeast into southeast Iowa and parts of northern Illinois: https://t.co/pUOImEFMce pic.twitter.com/KIoqW6D6qu
— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) November 25, 2018
Due to #WinterStormBruce LIVE coverage, the season finale of Storm of Suspicion will be preempted tonight. We will update you when it will air later this week. Please stay safe if you will be impacted by the storm. pic.twitter.com/L6oMtXvKfC
— The Weather Channel Originals (@WxChannelShows) November 25, 2018
Dangerous travel conditions are expected Sunday and Sunday night as #WinterStormBruce rapidly moves from the Plains into the Great Lakes: https://t.co/pUOImEFMce pic.twitter.com/hbF3SvZWyo
— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) November 25, 2018
CLIMATE DATA FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO OFFICE ...
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CLIMATE REPORT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
1238 AM CST MON NOV 26 2018
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...THE CHICAGO-OHARE CLIMATE SUMMARY FOR NOVEMBER 25 2018...
CLIMATE NORMAL PERIOD 1981 TO 2010
CLIMATE RECORD PERIOD 1871 TO 2018
WEATHER ITEM OBSERVED TIME RECORD YEAR NORMAL DEPARTURE LAST
VALUE (LST) VALUE VALUE FROM YEAR
NORMAL
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TEMPERATURE (F)
YESTERDAY
MAXIMUM 40 1234 AM 65 1908 43 -3 55
MINIMUM 33 1159 PM 0 1950 28 5 32
AVERAGE 37 36 1 44
PRECIPITATION (IN)
YESTERDAY 1.20 1.06 1908 0.10 0.48 0.00
MONTH TO DATE 2.18 2.63 -0.45 1.75
SINCE SEP 1 10.62 8.99 1.63 10.77
SINCE JAN 1 44.85 34.12 10.73 42.51
SNOWFALL (IN)
YESTERDAY 3.3 5.0 1895 0.1 3.2 0.0
MONTH TO DATE 6.9 0.7 6.2 0.1
SINCE SEP 1 6.9 0.9 6.0 0.1
SINCE JUL 1 6.9 0.9 6.0 0.1
SNOW DEPTH 0
DEGREE DAYS
HEATING
YESTERDAY 28 29 -1 21
MONTH TO DATE 720 585 135 647
SINCE SEP 1 1179 1087 92 935
SINCE JUL 1 1179 1100 79 940
COOLING
YESTERDAY 0 0 0 0
MONTH TO DATE 0 0 0 0
SINCE SEP 1 213 103 110 208
SINCE JAN 1 1290 843 447 991
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WIND (MPH)
HIGHEST WIND SPEED 33 HIGHEST WIND DIRECTION N (20)
HIGHEST GUST SPEED 47 HIGHEST GUST DIRECTION NE (30)
AVERAGE WIND SPEED 15.1
SKY COVER
POSSIBLE SUNSHINE MM
AVERAGE SKY COVER 1.0
WEATHER CONDITIONS
THE FOLLOWING WEATHER WAS RECORDED YESTERDAY.
RAIN
LIGHT RAIN
SNOW
LIGHT SNOW
FOG
RELATIVE HUMIDITY (PERCENT)
HIGHEST 96 400 PM
LOWEST 76 800 AM
AVERAGE 86
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THE CHICAGO-OHARE CLIMATE NORMALS FOR TODAY
NORMAL RECORD YEAR
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE (F) 43 67 1990
MINIMUM TEMPERATURE (F) 28 2 1898
SUNRISE AND SUNSET
NOVEMBER 26 2018......SUNRISE 655 AM CST SUNSET 423 PM CST
NOVEMBER 27 2018......SUNRISE 656 AM CST SUNSET 423 PM CST
- INDICATES NEGATIVE NUMBERS.
R INDICATES RECORD WAS SET OR TIED.
MM INDICATES DATA IS MISSING.
T INDICATES TRACE AMOUNT.
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