Station Name: Burnham - O'Brien L&D 1
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 587 feet

Nearest Address:
13500 S Hoxie Ave
Chicago, IL 60633
Cook County

GPS Coordinates: 41.65, -87.5611

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 9:01PM CST until January 31 at 4:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 9:01 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected Saturday morning. Total snow accumulations could locally exceed 3 inches, especially near the lake. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 4 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Localized hazardous travel is expected on Saturday especially near the lake. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of lake effect snow is expected to shift back westward Saturday morning, and is expected to impact parts of northeastern Illinois on Saturday. While the footprint of accumulating snow is likely to be lower, localized additional accumulations and associated travel impacts are expected.

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 9:01PM CST until January 31 at 4:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 9:01 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected Saturday morning. Total snow accumulations could locally exceed 3 inches, especially near the lake. * WHERE...Northern Cook County. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 4 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The band of snow is expected to shift back westward into parts of northeastern Illinois Saturday morning. This will likely result in additional localized accumulations and travel impacts.

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 Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 2:34AM CST until January 31 at 4:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 2:34 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:45 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches along the Cook County shore to 1 inch or less along and west of the Interstate 294 corridor. Localized totals over 4 inches possible along the shore. * WHERE...Central Cook, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A main lake effect snow band is expected to move over the area prior to sunrise, then settle along the Cook County shore, including downtown Chicago, through the day. Though the intensity of snow will gradually diminish through the day, localized snowfall rates over 1 inch per hour are expected this 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.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 30 at 9:01PM CST until January 31 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 9:01 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow with total snow accumulations over 6 inches expected, mainly near and north of US Route 30. Isolated totals up to a foot are possible. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Until 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Heaviest snowfall is expected late this evening through Saturday morning, when locally 2 inch per hour rates are expected at times. Some breaks in the snowfall are possible at times as the snow band wobbles tonight and Saturday.

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 31 at 2:34AM CST until January 31 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 2:34 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:45 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches, with localized totals up to 5 inches, north of U.S. Route 30. * WHERE...Lake IN County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A main lake effect snow band is expected to move over the area prior to sunrise, then settle along the Illinois shore and into northern Lake County through the day. Though the intensity of snow will gradually diminish through the day, snowfall rates this morning could surpass 1 inch per hour.

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. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Indiana can be obtained at https://511in.org.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 9:01PM CST until January 31 at 4:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 9:01 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations could locally exceed 4 inches, especially near the Illinois-Indiana stateline. * WHERE...Eastern Will County. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 4 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The band of snow is expected to shift back westward into parts of northeastern Illinois Saturday morning, and this could result in additional localized accumulations and travel impacts.

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 Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 2:34AM CST until January 31 at 4:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 2:34 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:45 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Additional snow accumulations ranging from up to 3 inches near the Illinois-Indiana stateline to less than 1 inch west of Interstate 57. * WHERE...Eastern Will County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour are possible as a lake effect snow band settles over the area late morning into early afternoon.

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 Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 2:34AM CST until January 31 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 2:34 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches, with most of the snow falling by mid-morning. * WHERE...Porter County. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of over 1 inch per hour are possible through around sunrise across northern Porter County.

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. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Indiana can be obtained at https://511in.org.

Flood Advisory issued January 30 at 2:19PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:19 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 2:30 PM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. For the Kankakee River...including Momence...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of wetlands, forest land, agricultural land, and roadways may occur along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM CST Friday the stage was 4.5 feet. The water level was affected by an ice jam downstream of the gauge. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain just below flood stage while the ice jam is in place, with local water level fluctuations possible. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

An ice jam is affecting water levels in this area. River forecasts during ice jams are less certain due to many complicated factors. Significant river ice cover can cause large water level fluctuations and flooding with little advanced notice. River ice may also cause gauge observations to be inaccurate. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Saturday afternoon.