Chicago winter storm timeline: How much snow will we end up with?
The Chicago area and parts of Indiana got socked with a massive and unseasonable snowfall Sunday night into Monday morning, and it was not over as the morning commute began.
Snow may interfere with Monday morning commute
Accumulating lake effect snow now looks more likely near lake Michigan Sunday night into Monday morning, which could pose a problem for Monday morning commuters in Chicago and northwest Indiana.
What is lake effect snow?
All you need to produce some of the largest snow events on record is cold wind blowing over warm water.
Chicago area could see first snow of the season this weekend
A strong cold front and developing storm system will likely lead to the first wet snowflakes of the season in the Chicago area this weekend.
Could Chicago and the Great Lakes be considered a climate haven?
Far from Gulf Coast hurricanes and California wildfires, Chicagoland seems like a safe place to be in a warming world. But is it?
Freeze Warning issued for Chicago area overnight
A Freeze Warning is in effect Friday morning for much of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana, following a recent trend of happening a little later than normal.
Why this Chicago winter could be coldest, snowiest in years
The 2025-2026 Chicago winter could be the city's coldest and snowiest in years, all thanks to a weather phenomenon thousands of miles away called "The Blob."
What does a chance of rain really mean?
The chance of rain is one of the most misunderstood elements of a weather forecast.
September 2025 poised to be one of Chicago's driest on record
This September is poised to be one of Chicago's driest on record, with little to no additional rain expected through the end of the month.
Scattered showers, thunderstorms with possible 40 mph wind gusts, flooding
The periods of storms will run from Saturday evening into the overnight hours, Meteorologist David Yeomans said.
Why do the leaves change color in fall?
As the long, warm days of summer transition to a darker, cooler winter, leaves across much of the country put on a dazzling display of colors. But why?
Chicago area artist combines art and science to create Environmental Graphiti
A Chicago area artist combines art and science in a dazzling way, and CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans even tried his hand at it as he checked out Environmental Graphiti.
What causes turbulence?
Turbulence experienced by aircraft can turn a smooth flight into a bumpy one – and even have dangerous consequences. And it is all caused by the movement of air in the atmosphere.
Parts of Chicago record a month's worth of rain in 24 hours this week
Much of Chicago recorded a month's worth of rainfall in 24 hours this week, with storm totals of 3 to 5 inches of rain common across central Cook County.
Why do hurricanes turn?
Hurricanes are the most powerful storms on Earth, but are often steered around the globe by just a gentle breeze.