Tom Skilling

Dear Tom, What is the record lowest snowfall total for a winter season in Chicago? Could we threaten that? — Richard P., Valparaiso Dear Richard, Absolutely not. If the city...

The Chicago area lies at the northern limit of a snow area that is occurring today across Illinois (and areas to the west and east of the state). Very heavy...

Dear Tom, I've heard that one should not open windows when a tornado threatens. Why is that? — Bob Studholme, Winnetka Dear Bob, It was once believed that sudden air...

A vigorous low-pressure system centered in the Texas Panhandle early Friday is forecast to move east, crossing Oklahoma Saturday and continuing eastward from there on Sunday. This storm will produce...

Dear Tom, A winter storm must produce at least 6 inches of snow to be called a blizzard. Who sets that definition? — Mel Festelli Dear Mel, That definition of...

After Wednesday's subnormal temperatures (that broke a string of 29 consecutive days above the climatological daily normals), Chicago's temperatures Thursday are expected to be remain below normal one more time,...

Dear Tom, The winter of 1976-77 was severe. Was it Chicago's coldest winter? If not, which winter was, and how much snow fell that winter? — Garrett Ryan, Mokena Dear...

Rather cold air of Canadian origin is in place across the Chicago area, but it's not all that bad. It might seem quite chilly because Chicago's temperatures have been running...

Dear Tom, Why do storms on the mainland head from west to east but storms like hurricanes move east to west? — Kirk Light Jr., Hanover Park Dear Kirk, The...