Ask Tom: Do the suburbs get more snow than the city of Chicago?
Dear Tom, Why do Chicago's suburbs get more snow in the winter than Chicago itself? — Matt, Palatine Dear Matt, I do not believe that to be the case. For...
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Overcast lingers with light snow
With low-level moisture in place, an upper-level disturbance passing overhead will keep cloudiness and occasional light snow over the Chicago area Wednesday. Any accumulations will mainly be north of Interstate...
Ask Tom: What are the records for heat and cold in Chicago?
Dear Tom, What are the lowest and highest temperatures recorded in Chicago? How do they compare to the world records for heat and the cold? — Warren Klews Dear Warren,...
A wet 2018 ends on a rainy note
Chicago's official 2018 rainfall will be in excess of 49 inches — resting solidly in the No. 4 spot in total annual precipitation dating back to 1871. Shortly after 6...
Ask Tom: How are snow flurries different from snow showers?
Dear Tom, What differentiates snow flurries from snow showers? — Thomas Avory, Chicago Dear Thomas, The difference is mainly their intensity. Snow flurries, snow showers and a third type, snow...
Chicago area to slip, then slosh into 2019
It's going to be a wet end to 2018 in Chicago as developing low pressure moving through the Ohio Valley spreads rain into the area on New Year's Eve. The...
Ask Tom: When does the lake start freezing in the Chicago area?
Dear Tom, When does the lake start freezing in the Chicago area? — Amit Jhingran, Chicago Dear Amit, The onset of ice formation in the Chicago area on extreme southern...
Sunny on Sunday, but rain on New Year’s Eve
Sunny skies and increasing southwest winds will allow mild temperatures to return Sunday as highs top out around 40. Clouds will begin to increase in the afternoon as low pressure...
Ask Tom: Where would I go in the Southern Hemisphere to get Chicago’s spring and summer weather year-round?
Dear Tom, Where would I have to travel in the Southern Hemisphere to enjoy Chicago's spring and summer weather year-round? W. Traczyk Dear W., Chicago's year-round vigorous climate has no...
Clouds recede as cold air moves into the area
As colder Canadian-source high pressure pushes into our area, cloudiness and a few flurries will gradually recede off to the east during the day Saturday. With the high pressure overhead,...