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Snowfall Observations
Observed Snowfall Analysis Based on reports over the past 12 hours |
Color-Coded Local and National Snow Report Map Public Information Statement Issued: 01/04/2025 02:00:24 AM UTC |
6-hour Snowfall and Snow Depth Reports (O'Hare, Rockford, and NWS Chicago) |
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National Interactive Map | Regional Interactive Map
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Hourly Precipitation Graphs
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These images will update around: 3:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM, and 9:30 PM.
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Detailed Hourly Forecasts
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Graphical Messaging Information
Click an individual hazard block below for more information
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Snow and Ice Forecasts
>= 2" | >= 4" | >= 6" |
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Expected Ice Accumulation Forecast This image will update around 3:35 AM/PM, and additionally as needed. |
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Ice Exceedance Probabilities |
>= 0.1" | >= 0.25" | >= 0.5" |
Detailed Forecasts (Legacy Point and Click Page)
Current Conditions and Seven Day Forecast
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Severe Weather & Flooding | Winter Weather | Visibility Restrictions | |||
Tornado Warning | Blizzard Warning | Dense Fog Advisory | |||
Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Winter Storm Warning | Dense Smoke Advisory | |||
Flash Flood Warning | Ice Storm Warning | Dust Storm Warning | |||
Severe Weather Statement | Wind Chill Warning | Blowing Dust Advisory | |||
Flash Flood Statement | Winter Storm Watch | ||||
Tornado Watch | Wind Chill Watch | Fire Weather | |||
Severe Thunderstorm Watch | Winter Weather Advisory | Red Flag Warning | |||
Flood Watch | Wind Chill Advisory | Fire Weather Watch | |||
Flood Warning | Freezing Fog Advisory | ||||
Flood Statement | Freeze Warning | Miscellaneous | |||
Hydrologic Outlook | Freeze Watch | Hazardous Weather Outlook | |||
Frost Advisory | Special Weather Statement | ||||
Wind | Air Quality Alert | ||||
High Wind Warning | Heat | Civil Danger Warning | |||
High Wind Watch | Excessive Heat Warning | Civil Emergency Message | |||
Wind Advisory | Excessive Heat Watch | 911 Telephone Outage | |||
Heat Advisory | Child Abduction Emergency |
Days 1.5 - 4
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Detailed Hourly Forecasts
Detailed Forecasts (Legacy Point and Click Page)
Current Conditions and Seven Day Forecast
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Severe Weather & Flooding | Winter Weather | Visibility Restrictions | |||
Tornado Warning | Blizzard Warning | Dense Fog Advisory | |||
Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Winter Storm Warning | Dense Smoke Advisory | |||
Flash Flood Warning | Ice Storm Warning | Dust Storm Warning | |||
Severe Weather Statement | Wind Chill Warning | Blowing Dust Advisory | |||
Flash Flood Statement | Winter Storm Watch | ||||
Tornado Watch | Wind Chill Watch | Fire Weather | |||
Severe Thunderstorm Watch | Winter Weather Advisory | Red Flag Warning | |||
Flood Watch | Wind Chill Advisory | Fire Weather Watch | |||
Flood Warning | Freezing Fog Advisory | ||||
Flood Statement | Freeze Warning | Miscellaneous | |||
Hydrologic Outlook | Freeze Watch | Hazardous Weather Outlook | |||
Frost Advisory | Special Weather Statement | ||||
Wind | Air Quality Alert | ||||
High Wind Warning | Heat | Civil Danger Warning | |||
High Wind Watch | Excessive Heat Warning | Civil Emergency Message | |||
Wind Advisory | Excessive Heat Watch | 911 Telephone Outage | |||
Heat Advisory | Child Abduction Emergency |
Days 4 - 7+
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6-10 Day Temperature Outlook |
6-10 Day Precipitation Outlook |
Day 3-7 Hazards Outlook |
8-14 Day Temperature Outlook |
8-14 Day Precipitation Outlook |
Day 8-14 Hazards Outlook |
Detailed Forecasts (Legacy Point and Click Page)
Current Conditions and Seven Day Forecast
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Severe Weather & Flooding | Winter Weather | Visibility Restrictions | |||
Tornado Warning | Blizzard Warning | Dense Fog Advisory | |||
Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Winter Storm Warning | Dense Smoke Advisory | |||
Flash Flood Warning | Ice Storm Warning | Dust Storm Warning | |||
Severe Weather Statement | Wind Chill Warning | Blowing Dust Advisory | |||
Flash Flood Statement | Winter Storm Watch | ||||
Tornado Watch | Wind Chill Watch | Fire Weather | |||
Severe Thunderstorm Watch | Winter Weather Advisory | Red Flag Warning | |||
Flood Watch | Wind Chill Advisory | Fire Weather Watch | |||
Flood Warning | Freezing Fog Advisory | ||||
Flood Statement | Freeze Warning | Miscellaneous | |||
Hydrologic Outlook | Freeze Watch | Hazardous Weather Outlook | |||
Frost Advisory | Special Weather Statement | ||||
Wind | Air Quality Alert | ||||
High Wind Warning | Heat | Civil Danger Warning | |||
High Wind Watch | Excessive Heat Warning | Civil Emergency Message | |||
Wind Advisory | Excessive Heat Watch | 911 Telephone Outage | |||
Heat Advisory | Child Abduction Emergency |
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