A warm Thursday will end cooler near the lake, with 70s inland and 50s-60s lakeside. Friday brings showers and storms, though severe weather is not expected.

Some storms could bring gusty winds and small hail, though the threat for severe weather remains limited. The Storm Prediction Center has northeast Illinois under a Marginal Risk for severe weather.

Tornadoes, heat and very little snow and ice were all part of what was a wild weather year in 2024 for the Chicago area.

The Chicago area is expecting multiple rounds of showers and storms this week, but Tuesday afternoon could bring a threat of ...

Storms are possible on Tuesday and again on Wednesday. Highs will be in the mid to upper 60s. Some of the strong storms in ...

Snow seasons in Chicago are tracked from July through the following June. The area normally can expect 38.4 inches.