Heavy Snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies; Wintry Mix in the Northeast; High Winds in Southern California

Two more cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with heavy mountain snow continuing across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain across the Northeast U.S. today. High winds could blow down trees and power lines in the mountains of southern California this evening through Thursday. Read More >

Last Update: 218 PM CST Wed Jan 7 2026

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Chicago, IL Local Forecast Office

8NM NE Gary IN

Marine Zone Forecast

Tonight
South winds 10 to 15 kt. Increasing cloudiness. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Thursday
South winds 15 to 20 kt increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Rain in the afternoon. Waves 1 to 3 ft building to 2 to 4 ft, largest offshore.
Thursday Night
Southwest winds to 30 kt with a few gale force gusts to 35 kt. Rain. Waves 3 to 5 ft, largest offshore.
Friday
West winds 15 to 20 kt in the morning becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain in the morning. Waves 2 to 4 ft.



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218 PM CST Wed Jan 7 2026
 
 

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