Station Name: CHICAGO S & S CANAL AT WESTERN AVE AT CHICAGO, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 591 feet

Nearest Address:
3101 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
Cook County

GPS Coordinates: 41.8375, -87.6852778

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 10:09AM CST until January 15 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 10:09 AM
Expires: Wed January 14, 2026, 8:15 PM

* WHAT...Hazardous travel due to wind blown lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations locally 2 to 5 inches expected, especially for northeast Porter County. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph near Lake Michigan. * WHERE...Porter County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Blowing and drifting snow may exacerbate the impacts, particularly on west to east roadways in open areas. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 2:47PM CST until January 15 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 2:47 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Hazardous travel due to wind blown lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to locally 6 inches expected, highest for northeast Porter County. North-northwest winds gusting as high as 50 mph near Lake Michigan, especially this evening. * WHERE...Porter County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Blowing and drifting snow may exacerbate the impacts, particularly on west to east roadways in open areas. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 14 at 9:38PM CST until January 15 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 9:38 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 7:45 AM

* WHAT...Hazardous to dangerous travel due to wind blown lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations ranging from 2 to locally 8 inches expected, highest for eastern Porter County near the La Porte County border. North-northwest winds gusting as high as 45 mph near Lake Michigan, especially this evening. * WHERE...Porter County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads will become snow-covered and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/2 mile at times due to falling and blowing snow. Blowing and drifting snow may exacerbate the impacts, particularly on west to east roadways in open areas and near the lake. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions may vary considerably from west to east across the county, with the worst conditions expected near the Porter and La Porte County lines very late tonight and into Thursday morning, including the during the morning commute.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Indiana can be obtained at https://511in.org. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.