Clouds overspread the area, with rain late
Cloudiness will be on the increase during the day Thursday as low pressure develops to our south. The bulk of the rain will most likely fall Thursday night, with upward...
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Ask Tom: Where would I have to go to see northern lights?
Dear Tom, One of my "bucket list" items is to see the northern lights. Where would I have to go to see them? — Wayne Schleehauf, Streamwood Dear Wayne, You...
Slow, slick Wednesday morning commute possible
A winter weather advisory was forecast for a good portion of the Chicago area, generally north of Interstate 80 and west and north of Chicago, until noon Wednesday. A wintry...
Ask Tom: Did Chicago not experience an Indian summer this year?
Dear Tom, It appears Chicago skipped Indian summer in 2018, or did I just blink and miss it? — Chuck Sebaski Dear Chuck, "Indian summer" is a period of at...
One more sunny day before cloudy skies return
Most of the metro area enjoyed a bright Monday, with the city receiving 96 percent of its possible sunshine. This made Monday the sunniest day so far this month. The...
Ask Tom: When was the last time Chicago set a record low for a day’s maximum temperature?
Dear Tom, When was the last time Chicago set a record low for a day's maximum temperature? — Jerry Dear Jerry, It was less than a year ago on New...
Mild period set to begin as cold air retreats
Sprawling high pressure anchored across the Midwest over the weekend brought many locations their lowest temperatures so far this season. Readings in the 10- to 12-degree range were common across...
Ask Tom: How many days or weeks in advance can a meteorologist predict a snow event?
Dear Tom, How many days or weeks in advance can a meteorologist predict a snow event? — Chris Hamilton, New York Dear Tom, Skill in snow forecasting is highly dependent...
No storms this weekend, calm weather persists
The first weekend of December brought soaking rain and thunderstorms to the area, with a record tornado outbreak downstate. In contrast, this weekend has featured sprawling, polar-origin high pressure across...
Ask Tom: How often is December the coldest month?
Dear Tom, In Chicago, how often is December the coldest month of the winter? — Charles Kitchak, Berwyn Dear Charles, Chicago's temperature records extend from November 1870 to the present,...