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Our radar is based off of US NEXRAD and Canadian weather radar sites through the quality controlled MRMS system. It compiles various sources for radar data and filters out erroneous returns such as sun spikes and ground clutter. We then colorize the precipitation based on our methods for determining precipitation type. Rain is in shades of green, mixed precipitation and freezing rain in shades of pink and snow is in shades of blue.

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Our satellite is from the GOES-16. It is color enhanced by using a geocolor terrain background during the day and black marble city lights at night. The daytime satellite data is Visible satellite imagery, and nighttime uses Infrared bands. The bluish clouds are fog and low cloud. The whiteest clouds are the coldest, highest cloud tops.

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Current surface weather map around Cook County, IL

This surface map is from the HRRR computer model. It is a 1-hour forecast, updated hourly, which is a good estimate of the current surface conditions. This map shows the current high and low pressure centers, pressure isobar contours, wind streamlines and thickness contours. It also shows the currently depicted preciptiation estimates, although this should not be a substitute for actual live radar. The purple dashed contour is the 5400m thickness line, which is often a good proxy for the rain/snow line.

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Temperatures right now near Oak Forest, Illinois

This is the latest surface temperatures as depicted by the HRRR computer model, updated hourly. Although these are not actual observations, this model is a very good representation of current conditions as it factors in observations, terrain and physics to give you more detailed temperatures in areas that do not have reporting weather stations. For the latest reports at specific locations, like in Oak Forest, IL please see our current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Surface wind speed map over Oak Forest, IL

This map shows the latest HRRR computer model winds. This depiction of the current wind directions and speeds is an estimate from the computer model. For actual observations in Oak Forest, IL, see the current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Regional 24 hour rainfall expected near Oak Forest, Illinois

This is a forecast of the amount of precipitation expected over the next 24 hours from the HRRR weather forecast model. This is only one forecast depiction, and you should check other models to get a better idea of what may happen. You can view this and other models in more detail on our main weather forecast maps page. There, you will also be able to look at forecasts beyond just 24 hours and look at forecasts out to as far as 16 days.

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Area snowfall accumulation expected around Cook County, Illinois

This is snowfall forecast, with amounts anticipated in the next 24 hours. This guidance is from the HRRR weather model. For more model forecasts out to 16 days, visit our main weather forecast maps page.

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These are Convective Outlooks from the Storm Prediction Center. Click to see Days 1-3 broken down into Tornado, Wind and Hail threats, as well as days 5-8 outlooks.

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Climate Summary
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Oak Forest, Illinois Climate Summary

General Climate

    •   Oak Forest, Illinois has a humid continental climate, with four distinct seasons.
    •   Summers are warm and humid, with average high temperatures in the upper 80s Fahrenheit (31-32 degrees Celsius).
    •   Winters are cold and snowy, with average low temperatures in the lower 20s Fahrenheit (-6 to -7 degrees Celsius).
    •   Spring and fall are mild, with average temperatures in the 50s and 60s Fahrenheit (10-20 degrees Celsius).

Precipitation

    •   Oak Forest receives an average of 36 inches (91 centimeters) of precipitation per year, which is evenly distributed throughout the year.
    •   Snowfall averages 30 inches (76 centimeters) per year.

Sunshine

    •   Oak Forest receives an average of 2,500 hours of sunshine per year.

Severe Weather

    •   Oak Forest is located in an area that is prone to severe weather, including tornadoes, hail, and thunderstorms.
    •   The most common type of severe weather in Oak Forest is thunderstorms, which can produce heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds.
    •   Tornadoes are also a risk in Oak Forest, although they are less common than thunderstorms.
    •   Hail is also a risk in Oak Forest, although it is less common than tornadoes and thunderstorms.

Climate Change

    •   The climate in Oak Forest is changing, and the changes are expected to continue in the future.
    •   The average temperature in Oak Forest has increased by about 2 degrees Fahrenheit (1 degree Celsius) since the late 19th century.
    •   The number of days with extreme heat has also increased.
    •   The amount of precipitation has also increased, and the precipitation is more likely to fall in heavy downpours.
    •   These changes are expected to continue in the future, and they are likely to have a significant impact on the environment and the people who live in Oak Forest.

Facts & Historical Information
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Natural History

    •   Oak Forest was named for its abundance of oak trees, which once covered the area.

    •   The village is home to the Oak Forest Preserve, a 1,400-acre natural area featuring hiking trails, a lake, and a variety of wildlife.

    •   The preserve is part of the Chicago Wilderness, a vast network of protected natural areas.

Science

    •   Oak Forest is home to the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), a world-renowned physics research facility.

    •   Fermilab is the site of the Tevatron, a particle accelerator that was once the most powerful in the world.

    •   Scientists at Fermilab have made significant contributions to our understanding of the universe, including the discovery of the Higgs boson.

Personalities

    •   John Bardeen, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist, was born in Oak Forest in 1908.

    •   Bardeen was one of the inventors of the transistor, a key component in modern electronics.

    •   Oak Forest is also the birthplace of astronaut James Lovell, who commanded the Apollo 13 mission.

Tourist Attractions
1.Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

- A large outdoor concert venue that hosts major music acts and events.

2.Tinley Park Convention Center

- A large convention center that hosts a variety of events, including trade shows, conventions, and concerts.

3.The Forge: Lemont Quarries

- A unique outdoor adventure park that features zip lines, rock climbing, and other activities.

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