Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. The Arctic front will continue to bring increasing winds to the Northeast that will remain gusty. Subfreezing overnight low temperatures will be found as far south as the Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 325 AM CST Tue Dec 30 2025

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Chicago, IL Local Forecast Office

6NM SE Evanston IL

Marine Zone Forecast

Today
West winds 15 to 20 kt becoming southwest late. Snow likely late in the afternoon. Waves 3 to 5 ft subsiding to 1 to 3 ft.
Tonight
Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt becoming northwest overnight. Snow likely ending in the evening. Waves 1 to 3 ft building to 2 to 4 ft.
Wednesday
Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt increasing to 20 to 25 kt. Snow likely in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 4 ft building to 3 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. A small craft advisory will likely be needed.
Wednesday Night
Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. Chance of snow in the evening. Waves 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft.



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325 AM CST Tue Dec 30 2025
 
 

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