The weather forecast behind the D-Day invasion 75 years ago
During the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, the Allied forces stormed ashore on the beaches of Normandy, marking a turning point in World War II and the beginning...
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The weather forecast behind the D-Day invasion 75 years ago
During the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, the Allied forces stormed ashore on the beaches of Normandy, marking a turning point in World War II and the beginning...
Ask Tom: How do dew points and humidity levels work in subzero temperatures?
Dear Tom, How do dew points and humidity levels work in subzero temperatures? — Sarah Tammen-Gruber, Essex, Ill. Dear Sarah, The dew point is the temperature to which air much...
A warm but cloudy Valentine’s Day, then colder
A sunny but cold and windy Wednesday will be followed by a much warmer and cloudy Valentine's Day. Thursday will be the warmest day we have had in seven days....
Ask Tom: Was December 2018 a record low for snow in Chicago?
Dear Tom, Was December 2018 a record low for snow in Chicago? — Bobby Johnson, Clarendon Hills Dear Bobby, It was not. While the month's scant 1.4-inch snowfall was well...
Ice storm yields thickest glaze here in 71 years
A check of the records indicates the 1/2-inch glaze that built up over portions of the Chicago area during Monday and Tuesday's ice storm apparently is the thickest experienced here...
Ask Tom: Does carbon dioxide released by soft drinks contribute to global warming?
Dear Tom, Since increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is causing global warming, then why the continued manufacture of carbonated soft drinks? — Thomas Schillaci, Bartlett Dear Thomas, Assume the...
Colder, drier air follows latest winter storm
Blustery west to northwest winds are to sweep across the Midwest heading into midweek, as the latest winter storm exits the region. Mixed precipitation will change to snow across the...
Ask Tom: Why was Sunday’s snow needle-shaped?
Dear Tom, Sunday's snowfall was almost entirely composed of needle-shaped snow, not the usual snowflakes. Why was that? — Carol Huntowski, Schaumburg Jean SmilingCoyote, Chicago Cindy Lochmann, Maple Park Dear...
Coming week to bring snow, rain, ice and wind
The weather pattern that brought a potpourri of inclement conditions to the region last week continues to generate storm systems at regular intervals. Around 5 inches of snow fell in...