Peak synoptic wind gusts between yesterday evening and this morning, associated with the storm system that moved through...
55MPH - ORD
53MPH - RFD
50MPH - MDW
ORD received 1.92" of precipitation yesterday, which broke the record precip total for the date of 1.18" (1935).
ORD had a high temp of 60° today, which tied the record high max temp for the date of 60° (1880).
Chicago/O'Hare received 1.92" of precipitation on January 8th, which broke the record precipitation total for the date of 1.18" (1935).
Chicago/O'Hare had a high temperature of 60° on January 9th, which tied the record high maximum temperature for the date of 60° (1880).
Forgot to mention snowfall totals from last Tuesday's minor snowfall...
Final event snowfall totals
1.6" - ORD
0.4" - RFD
…2025/26 Season Snowfall...
19.9" - ORD
19.4" - RFD
Final event snowfall totals
0.9" - ORD
0.8" - RFD
…2025/26 Season Snowfall...
18.8" - RFD
18.3" - ORD
Additionally, a period of high winds occurred as well...
53MPH - ORD
49MPH - MDW
45MPH - RFD
Cold front passed through the area earlier this afternoon, with (convective) rain showers accompanying it, which helped to transport higher winds down to the surface.
Peak wind gusts of 48MPH at ORD, 52MPH at MDW, and 41MPH at RFD.