Fresh Snow and Temperature Outlook Ahead of Christmas Day

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 >

Precipitation forecast for Today (Inches)

Precipitation forecast for Tomorrow (Inches)

Precipitation forecast for Day 3 (Inches)

Precipitation forecast for Days 4 and 5 (Inches)

Areas where Heavy Rainfall is Possible Today. Text Discussion

Areas where Heavy Rainfall is Possible Tomorrow. Text Discussion

Areas where Heavy Rainfall is Possible on Day 3. Text Discussion

Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana River Flood Outlook for the next seven days.

Western Iowa River Flood Outlook for the next seven days.

	Current Conditions and Seven Day Forecast

Current Conditions

General Forecast

Thunderstorms

Hydrology/Rivers

Winter Weather

EHWO

Hazards Planning

Current Watches and Warnings

Hazardous Weather Outlook

	Flash Flood Watch
	Flash Flood Warning
	Flash Flood Statement
	Areal Flood Warning

	Hydrologic Outlook
	Flood Watch
	Flood Warning
	Flood Statement

Additional Links

WFO Chicago AHPS River Gauges
USGS - IIllinois Streamflow Conditions
USGS - Indiana Streamflow Conditions
USACE River Gages
USGS Water Watch
U.S. Water Monitor
NOAA Flood Safety Awareness

Latest Weather Story and Graphicast

Current and Forecast River Stages

Current River Stages

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River Flood Outlook from North Central River Forecast Center	River Flood Outlook from Ohio River Forecast Center

Current Radar Imagery


1 Hour Precipitation	Storm Total Precipitation

National Radar Map

Rainfall Forecasts


Today	Tomorrow	Day 3	Days 4-5


Excessive Rainfall Outlook Today	Excessive Rainfall Outlook Tomorrow	Excessive Rainfall Outlook Day 3

Antecedent Conditions - Past Rainfall, Snow Cover, and Soil Moisture

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Past Rainfall	Snow Cover and Water Content	Soil Moisture

Drought Information


Current Drought Conditions - Click for more Information	Drought Outlook - Click for more Information

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