Fire Weather Concerns West; Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will enhance fire weather concerns across portions of the northern and central High Plains through Saturday, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of central Nebraska to the Upper Midwest this Friday afternoon into tonight. Read More >

Winter 2015-2016 Events

April 2, 2016: Strong winds and snow squalls

Meteorological Winter 2015-2016 Recap: A mild and below normal snowfall winter

March 3, 2016: Several inches of snow south of I-80

February 29-March 1, 2016: Several inches across far northeast IL

February 24, 2016: Blizzard conditions in northwest IN and far eastern IL, with totals over a foot

February 19, 2016: High wind event brings 60+mph gusts

February 14-15, 2016: 2" to 4" of snow across the area

January 20, 2016: Minor 1" to 3" of snow, with highest amounts south of I-80

January 18, 2016: Wind chills bottom out at -20° to -28°

January 11-12, 2016: Minor snow event brings 1" to 4" and blowing snow

January 11, 2016: Subzero lows across much of the area

January 9, 2016: Minor snow event brings 1" to 4" across northern Illinois

December 28, 2015: Sleet & freezing rain event; likely daily sleet record for Chicago

December 2, 2015: Minor snow event brings moderate snow & low visibility during morning rush hour

November 20-21, 2015: Second largest November snowstorm on record for Rockford & Chicago; totals up to 18" near WI stateline

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