Chicago Weather Center

 WEATHER - Chicago, IL (KMDW)

Tuesday…A period of wet snow likely into mid-morning northern suburbs into southern Wisconsin with some accumulation on grassy and other colder outdoor surfaces. Elsewhere, a wintry cocktail of ice pellets, cold rain and some wet snow is possible from roughly I-80 north possible into mid-morning. Precipitation transitions to scattered periods of light rain which become less numerous in the afternoon and evening. Though blustery, damp and raw, afternoon temperatures are to average above the seasonal norm of 37-degrees for an eighth consecutive day. Wind shift west to southwest this morning and continue this afternoon and evening at 13 to 28 mph with gusts topping 30 mph. Early light rain or a few wet snowflakes gradually end. Clouds break later Tuesday night. Lows: 26 colder inland locations to 31 Chicago Loop.

Wednesday…Mixed sunshine gives way to increasing afternoon and evening cloudiness. The third consecutive day with highs in the 40s and the tenth such temperature this month. West winds 5 to 16 mph. A few light snow or rain showers possible Wednesday night.

Thursday…Frequently cloudy, becoming windy and milder. A few light rain showers possible. West to southwest winds increase 16 to 32 mph with gusts 35+ possible.

February 21, 2012
8:51 am CST

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  LOCAL WEATHER
LocationConditionsTemp.
Beach Park Light fog 35°
Bensenville Light rain 36°
Chicago (KMDW) Light drizzle 36°
East Chicago Cloudy 36°
Munster Mostly cloudy 38°
Romeoville Light fog 34°
Shorewood Mostly cloudy 38°
Somers Light fog 34°
Wayne Light fog 34°
Wheeling Light fog 37°