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 30 at 3:02AM CST until January 30 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:02 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, periods of snow expected through the day. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within a few hour period this morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible, first over a short period this evening, then again late tonight through Saturday morning. Snow accumulations of 6 or more inches are possible, mainly east of the Dan Ryan and I-57. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from this evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will likely become hazardous as roads become snow covered during the mid to late morning and again this evening, possibly affecting the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected mid to late morning and may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour, making for hazardous travel conditions. A second round of lake effect snow will bring a brief period of snowfall rates up to 2 inches per hour early to mid-evening. Finally, a lake effect snow band may shift westward along the state line and bring a period of heavy lake effect snow for several hours Saturday morning.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 3:02AM CST until January 30 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:02 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected, possibly falling heavily at times. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within just a 2 or 3 hour period. Locally higher amounts possible with lake-enhanced snow over Lake County. * WHERE...DuPage, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, bridges and overpasses will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. 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 Watch issued January 30 at 3:02AM CST until January 31 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:02 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, periods of snow expected through the day. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within a few hour period this morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible, first over a short period this evening, then again late tonight through Saturday morning. Snow accumulations of 6 or more inches are possible, mainly east of the Dan Ryan and I-57. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from this evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will likely become hazardous as roads become snow covered during the mid to late morning and again this evening, possibly affecting the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected mid to late morning and may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour, making for hazardous travel conditions. A second round of lake effect snow will bring a brief period of snowfall rates up to 2 inches per hour early to mid-evening. Finally, a lake effect snow band may shift westward along the state line and bring a period of heavy lake effect snow for several hours Saturday morning.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 9:19AM CST until January 30 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 9:19 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected, possibly falling heavily at times. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within just a 2 or 3 hour period. Locally higher amounts possible with lake-enhanced snow over Lake and northern Cook Counties. * WHERE...DuPage, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, bridges and overpasses will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected into this afternoon. The snow during this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour and make for slick travel conditions.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 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 30 at 9:19AM CST until January 31 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 9:19 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy lake effect snow. Snow accumulations locally in excess of 6 inches, particularly in areas near the lake. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible, with additional accumulations possible into Saturday morning. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late tonight through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times, with near white out conditions and snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour under the most intense portions of the band through this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected through early afternoon, with rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. This will make for hazardous travel conditions. While a short break in the heavy snow is possible for a period this afternoon, a second round of intense lake effect snow is expected to bring at least a few hour period of snowfall rates up to 2 inches per hour this evening. Finally, the lake effect snow band may shift back westward along the state line and bring another period of heavy lake effect snow for several hours Saturday morning.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from near white out conditions in very heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 30 at 9:19AM CST until January 31 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 9:19 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy lake effect snow. Snow accumulations locally in excess of 6 inches, particularly in areas near the lake. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible, with additional accumulations possible into Saturday morning. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late tonight through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times, with near white out conditions and snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour under the most intense portions of the band through this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected through early afternoon, with rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. This will make for hazardous travel conditions. While a short break in the heavy snow is possible for a period this afternoon, a second round of intense lake effect snow is expected to bring at least a few hour period of snowfall rates up to 2 inches per hour this evening. Finally, the lake effect snow band may shift back westward along the state line and bring another period of heavy lake effect snow for several hours Saturday morning.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from near white out conditions in very heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 3:02AM CST until January 31 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:02 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations in excess of 3 inches near the Indiana state line to around 1 inch west of I-57. * WHERE...Eastern Will County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An intense lake effect snow band may settle near the state line late tonight into Saturday morning and bring snowfall rates over 1 inch per hour for several hours.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 9:19AM CST until January 31 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 9:19 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations in excess of 3 inches near the Indiana state line to around 1 inch west of I-57. * WHERE...Eastern Will County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An intense lake effect snow band may settle near the state line late tonight into Saturday morning and bring snowfall rates over 1 inch per hour for several hours.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 30 at 3:02AM CST until January 31 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:02 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations over 6 inches expected, mainly near and north of US Route 30. Isolated totals up to one foot are possible. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to nearly impossible at times north of U.S. Route 30 with near white out conditions and snowfall rates of 2 or more inches per hour under the most intense portions of the band this evening into Saturday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The main window for the heaviest snowfall is expected this evening through Saturday morning. Some breaks in the snowfall are possible as the snow band shifts back and forth over the area.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from near white out conditions in very heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 30 at 9:19AM CST until January 31 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 9:19 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations over 6 inches expected, mainly near and north of US Route 30. Isolated totals up to one foot are possible. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to nearly impossible at times north of U.S. Route 30 with near white out conditions and snowfall rates of 2 or more inches per hour under the most intense portions of the band this evening into Saturday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The main window for the heaviest snowfall is expected this evening through Saturday morning. Some breaks in the snowfall are possible as the snow band shifts back and forth over the area.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from near white out conditions in very heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.