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7NM ENE Chicago IL

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High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.

Water temperature forecast is experimental.

Last Update: 9:21 am CST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid: 9am CST Jan 22, 2026-6pm CST Jan 28, 2026

Today

W wind around 20 kt, with gusts as high as 30 kt. A chance of flurries after 3pm. Waves around 1 ft.

Tonight

WNW wind around 20 kt, with gusts as high as 30 kt. A chance of flurries before midnight. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Friday

NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Friday Night

NW wind 10 to 15 kt. A slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Waves around 1 ft.

Saturday

NW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming ESE in the afternoon. A chance of snow. Waves around 1 ft.

Saturday Night

E wind 10 to 15 kt. Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Waves around 1 ft.

Sunday

NE wind 10 to 15 kt becoming N in the afternoon. A chance of snow. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Sunday Night

NNW wind around 15 kt becoming WNW after midnight. A chance of snow. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Monday

WNW wind around 15 kt becoming WSW in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Waves around 1 ft.

Wave heights are for ice free areas.

*Notices:

This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.