Station Name: Wilmette Buoy, IL
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Wilmette, IL 60091
Cook County

GPS Coordinates: 42.135, -87.655

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 2:13AM CST until January 19 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 2:13 AM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 12:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below to 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 10 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 10:53AM CST until January 19 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 10:53 AM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below to 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 10 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 1:56AM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 1:56 AM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 23 to 29 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 10:15AM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 10:15 AM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 6:15 PM

Light accumulating snow is expected this afternoon and evening. An arctic cold front crosses the region this evening, with gusty northwest winds arriving behind it late tonight. Areas of blowing snow are expected late tonight into Monday morning. * WHAT...Light accumulating snow this afternoon and evening with totals of 1 to 1.5 inches. Areas of blowing snow late tonight into Monday morning with 30 to 40 mph wind gusts. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and periods of reduced visibility.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 9:05AM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 9:05 AM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 5:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 23 to 29 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.