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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 Western Springs, 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 Western Springs, 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 Western Springs, 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 Western Springs, 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 Western Springs, 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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Western Springs, Illinois Climate Summary

General Climate


Western Springs, Illinois experiences a humid, temperate climate with four distinct seasons. The city is located in the northern part of the state, about 15 miles southwest of Chicago.

Average Temperatures

    •   January

Average high of 32°F (0°C), average low of 18°F (-8°C)

    •   July

Average high of 83°F (28°C), average low of 63°F (17°C)

Precipitation

    •   Average annual

35 inches (90 cm)

    •   Average snowfall

25 inches (64 cm)

Humidity

    •   Average annual

72%

Sunshine

    •   Average annual

2000 hours

Severe Weather

    •   Tornadoes

Western Springs is located in Tornado Alley, and tornadoes can occur at any time of year.

    •   Flooding

The city is located near the Des Plaines River, which can flood during heavy rains.

    •   Ice storms

Ice storms can occur during the winter months.

Best Time to Visit


The best time to visit Western Springs is during the spring or fall, when the weather is mild. However, the city is also a popular tourist destination during the summer months, when there are many festivals and events.

Additional Information


    •   [Western Springs Chamber of Commerce](https://www.westernspringschamber.com)
    •   [Western Springs Park District](https://www.wspd.org)
    •   [Western Springs Public Library](https://www.wsplibrary.org)

Facts & Historical Information
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Natural History

    •   Western Springs is home to the 100-acre Spring Brook Nature Center, a sanctuary for native flora and fauna.

    •   The town's namesake springs, which once flowed freely, were the source of the Des Plaines River.

Science

    •   The Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) is located nearby in Batavia, Illinois.

    •   Western Springs was the site of the first successful flight of a hot air balloon in the United States in 1838.

Personalities

    •   Ernest Hemingway, the Nobel Prize-winning author, lived in Western Springs from 1919 to 1924.

    •   Ray Kroc, the founder of McDonald's, was a resident of Western Springs for many years.

    •   The town is also home to renowned scientists, including Nobel laureate James Cronin and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Tourist Attractions
1.The Brookfield Zoo**. This world-renowned zoo is home to over 400 species of animals from around the globe. Visitors can see lions, tigers, bears, elephants, and more. The zoo also has a variety of educational exhibits and programs.

2.The Morton Arboretum**. This 1,700-acre arboretum is home to over 4,000 species of trees and shrubs. Visitors can walk or bike through the arboretum's trails, or take a guided tour. The arboretum also has a variety of educational programs and events.

3.The Ernest Hemingway Museum**. This museum is dedicated to the life and work of Ernest Hemingway. Visitors can see the author's home and writing studio, as well as a collection of his personal belongings. The museum also has a variety of educational programs and events.

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