Weather

A Northern Illinois University weather researcher, whose forecasts are regularly used by storm chasers across the U.S., will help lead a study for scientists to better understand hailstorms, impacts and their role in severe weather patterns.

Meteorologists from the National Weather Service station in Romeoville joined with Will County emergency responders in Plainfield at a workshop to discuss advances in forecasting and disaster preparedness on Saturday, March, 22, 2025.

The Will County Emergency Management Agency's public workshop on Saturday will cover severe weather, disasters, fraud and 1990 Plainfield tornado.

Does your car need a good scrubbing? Chances are, it was a rare bout of dirty rain on Wednesday that spurred your upcoming trip to the car wash.

Northern Illinois could see high winds, thunderstorms, possibly tornadoes and then wind-whipped snow starting on Wednesday and going into Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service

3 people were critically injured during a crash that occurred during while a late winter storm brought whiteout and slick conditions.

A weekend of wild and wide-ranging weather blew through the McHenry County area, from dangerously high winds to snowfall – and a temperature drop of nearly 50 degrees in the process.

The National Weather Service has confirmed Friday night’s severe weather included a tornado in Yorkville.

A car rolled down an embankment near a creek Sunday near Harvard during heavy snowfall in the area.

Days after high winds, dry conditions and storms affected the McHenry County area, the region received some snow Sunday morning.

A tornado warning has been issued for southeastern DeKalb County effective until midnight Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

High winds and dry, warm conditions have elevated the risks of brush fires, prompting the National Weather Service in Chicago to issue a red flag warning for the region through midnight Friday night.

March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month. The National Weather Service is looking for people interested in weather who are willing to volunteer for their community as trained storm spotters.

A severe weather spotter training presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. March 19 to teach Grundy County volunteers how to help warn the community of dangerous storms.

What to know about warnings and watches, weather spotting training classes through the National Weather Service for the Sauk Valley area and what weather will look like for the spring.

Here is the list of schools that are changing their schedules Tuesday due to the cold weather.

Frigid air has settled over northern Illinois and could remain there for several days, with lows Tuesday nearing 10 degrees below zero

Bitter cold is set to come to northern Illinois by Sunday evening and last most of the week.

Northern Illinois could see more snow Friday night and throughout the day Saturday, a couple days after a snowstorm forced school closures and other cancellations.

A quick burst of snow is expected to impact the afternoon commute in parts of northern Illinois on Friday

Several inches of light, fluffy snow fell across Sterling and Dixon on Wednesday afternoon.

Several inches of fluffy, light snow fell across the region on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, prompting plows to hit the streets and residents to grab their shovels to clear their sidewalks and driveways.

As of Wednesday afternoon, DeKalb County roads were mostly clear of snow and free of major crashes, though drivers should remain cautious, authorities said. Slush could make for hazardous driving conditions.

The Joliet area was blanketed by gentle but abundant snow showers on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, throughout the city.

Inches of snow started accumulating around McHenry County Wednesday.

Road conditions were worsening and many McHenry County schools called off after-school activities Wednesday as snow began piling up on its way to a possible half a foot of accumulation.

Rock Falls has issued a snow emergency effective at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, through 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13. Sterling’s snow emergency goes into effect at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12.

Snow today, freezing drizzle along and south of Interstate 80, and more snow and colder temperatures in the forecast for Friday and Saturday in northern Illinois

Snow today, freezing drizzle along and south of Interstate 80, and more snow and colder temperatures in the forecast for Friday and Saturday in northern Illinois

The 3 inches of snow that fell on DeKalb County Wednesday afternoon didn't cause many problems but it was the first significant snowfall in days.

DeKalb County will be in a winter weather advisory effective 9 a.m. Wednesday through 3 a.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. See our list of school closings here, which could be updated:

Here is a list of schools that will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, due to predicted snow.

Most of northern Illinois is under a winter weather advisory for Wednesday, while areas near Sterling and Princeton will be under a winter storm warning.

Most of northern Illinois is under a winter weather advisory for Wednesday, while areas near Sterling and Princeton will be under a winter storm warning

Cattle numbers are down in the United States and the cattle market is focused on providing incentives to cattlemen for herd rebuilding.

Parts of northern Illinois could see 6 or more inches of snow Wednesday, the National Weather Service advised Monday as it issued a winter storm watch for areas across central, north-central and northeast Illinois, as well as parts of northwest Indiana.

Parts of northern Illinois could see 6 or more inches of snow Wednesday, the National Weather Service advised Monday as it issued a winter storm watch for areas across central, north-central and northeast Illinois, as well as parts of northwest Indiana.

Here is a list of school closings and delays for Feb. 6.

The National Weather Service predicts precipitation and icy conditions to hit Wednesday throughout Northern Illinois

Lake in the Hills smoke seen Wednesday was from a prescribed burn, the chance of wildfires is reduced, and flooding is possible over the weekend, according to the weather service

The city of Joliet has been holding meetings this week with any residents interested in joining the Community Emergency Response Team to create corps of volunteers to help in emergencies and big events.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch until 3 p.m. Friday for several northern Illinois counties. Heavy rains could cause some localized flooding.

Walls for the new gymnasium at Gompers Junior High in Joliet went up this week despite the winter weather, as both new buildings proceed construction on schedule.

The National Weather Service expects windy days through mid-week, warning residents of fire hazards with dry conditions

The Kankakee County Health Department reminds residents that there are warming centers located throughout the county to access when temperatures reach extreme levels

Schools are closed today throughout Kankakee County due to extreme low temperatures in the forecast, but it might warm up enough for some after-school activities scheduled later in the day

Extreme cold forces Joliet schools to go to e-learning Tuesday as wind chills expected to reach 25 to 30 below zero

Continuing cold temperatures canceled or postponed school in the Sauk Valley on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.

Here is a list of local school closings and delays for Tuesday Jan. 21:

The city of Joliet will host free workshops to help educate residents on ways they can better prepare for emergencies and disasters.