If you are looking for fresh snow by Christmas morning or are curious about potential travel disruptions, the best chances for at least 1" of new snowfall early this week exist across the mountainous West, Great Lakes, and Northeast. Otherwise, temperatures this last full week of December will average above normal for much of the lower 48 states. Read More >
Chicago, IL
Weather Forecast Office
The 2024 recreational beach forecast season starts this week and ends on Saturday September 30th!
Safety Graphics
|
|
|
To check the latest recreational beach forecast, go to: https://www.weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards?wfo=LOT The latest text recreational beach forecast can be found HERE |
 |
|
Be cautious in cold water. Cold water shock and hypothermia are real threats on the Great Lakes, especially early in the season. For more information, visit www.weather.gov/safety/coldwater |
​Beach Hazards and Water Safety Awareness
 |
Media use of NWS Web News Stories is encouraged! Additional recaps can be found on the NWS Chicago Past Events Page. |
|
Hazards
Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Briefing
Skywarn
Outlooks
Watch/Warning/Advisory Criteria
Snow Squall Warnings
Local Forecasts
Text Products
Aviation
Marine
Fire
Enhanced Data Display (EDD)
Great Lakes Marine Portal
Lake Michigan Beach Forecast
El Nino
Snow and Ice Probabilities
Past Weather
Stormdata
Holiday Climate Data
Climate Plots
Weather Event Write-Ups
Education
Jetstream
Student Opportunities
NWS Training Portal
Play Time for Kids
US Dept of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Chicago, IL
333 West University Drive
Romeoville, IL 60446
815-834-1435 8am-8pm
Comments? Questions? Please Contact Us.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow us on Facebook
Follow us on YouTube
LOT RSS Feed