Ask Tom: How often does Chicago’s high stay at or below zero?
Dear Tom, With frigid air upon us, when was the last time Chicago's daily high temperature didn't go above zero? How often does the high stay at or below zero?...
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Bitterly cold wind chills follow cold front Thursday afternoon
A combination of wind chill warnings and advisories have been posted for the entire Chicago area Thursday night into Friday morning. A cold front will pass through northeast Illinois and...
Ask Tom: Do you have details about an ice storm in the mid-’60s?
Dear Tom, I remember that in my youth in the mid-'60s, a tremendously thick ice storm in Park Ridge knocked out power for days and allowed me to ice skate...
Wintry mix ends, but dangerous temperatures on Friday
The dangerous snow and icy conditions that began Tuesday come to an end this afternoon. The temperature will fall through the day, so surfaces that remain wet and untreated from...
Ask Tom: What is the Chicago record for most snow in 1 hour?
Dear Tom, What is the record for the greatest amount of snow ever to occur in one hour in Chicago? — Jimmy Youlinn, Chicago Dear Jimmy, The National Weather Service...
Skilling: Outbreak of arctic air to follow Tuesday thaw
Subzero cold greeted early risers across parts of the metro area Monday, as the first in a series of polar air masses settled across the Great Lakes. Low pressure will...
Ask Tom: How can it sleet when temperature is so low?
Dear Tom, My sister in Boston told me it was 16 degrees and sleeting. How could sleet happen at such a low temp? — Shari Waterford, Wisconsin Dear Shari, Sleet...
Warmer Tuesday, but bitter cold soon follows
A very cold start to the week, with single-digit lows and temperatures only reaching the teens in the afternoon. Temperatures will reach the 30s on Tuesday as a storm system...
Ask Tom: Has Chicago ever had a winter without a significant snow event?
Dear Tom, Has Chicago ever had a winter without a significant snow event? — Judith Grace Campbell, Mokena Dear Judith, It has, and it occurred just about a century ago....
Bitter cold, brief warmup, then cold again
Lake-effect snow will linger Sunday near Lake Michigan, especially in Lake County, Ind., with an additional accumulation of up to 3 inches possible. Light snow or flurries are possible just...