WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center staff provide daily coverage of weather in the Chicago area.

ASK TOM WHY: February 2007 Archives

Heavy Precipitation & Lake Michigan Levels

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What exactly is the “RPM” model?

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Brownish yellow snowfall

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BY JING! A WEATHER POEM...

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January-February 60° temperatures in Chicago

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Ice-storm-resistant trees

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Temperatures and sunrise

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It is really true that no two snowflakes are alike?

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Lake Michigan's wave heights

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Reading About Weather

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In general, how far south does the permafrost line run?

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Sub-32° streaks at Chicago

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Subzero temps in Chicago

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How is snow accumulation measured during high winds?

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Cold Temperatures of January 20, 1985

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BLIZZARD OF FEB. 14, 1923

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Doldrums, a calm area near the equator

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ORIGIN OF THE WORD "METEOROLOGY"

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THE WEIGHT OF AIR

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What is the neutral point for Chicago’s barometric pressure?

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Is it ever too cold to snow?

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COLD FEBRUARY/MARCH 1960

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COOLING CAUSED BY GLOBAL WARMING

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