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Before the Forecast: Dec. 18

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Unfortunately, due to the breaking weather situation in Chicago, Tom will not be
available for tonight's Before the Forecast video.

But have no fear weather watchers: Tom is hard at work in the WGN Weather Center
along with the entire WGN, CLTV and Chicago Tribune weather page staff, closely
watching the incoming storm.

For complete weather information, tune in to WGN News at 9 p.m. and wgntv.com
for Tom Skilling's full and 7-day forecasts. We'll also be updating our blog as
conditions warrant.

Tune in tomorrow for another edition of Before the Forecast, and as always continue
to watch WGN for more coverage: Morning, Noon & Nine.

Before the forecast 12/17

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Thanks for joining us for this Wednesday edition of Before the Forecast! After yesterdays snow storm, we got a break today with a mix of sun and clouds. However, there is yet another winter storm which could result in significant snow and/or ice accumulation late Thursday into Friday.
To hear more about this wintry weather, Tom Skilling has all the details on Tonight's Before the Forecast. Thanks to our weather interns Andrei Evbuoma and Eric Szos, for helping us out with tonight's video.

For complete weather information, tune in to WGN News at 9pm and wgntv.com for Tom Skilling's Full and 7-day forecasts.

Tune in tomorrow for another edition of Before the Forecast, and as always continue
to watch WGN for more coverage: Morning, Noon & Nine.

Before the Forecast 12-4-08

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Thanks for joining us for this Tuesday’s edition of Before the Forecast! If you have been outside recently, you have undoubtedly noticed the cold air that has settled in the Chicago region. How long are we going to shiver and is snow in the cards for this weekend? Tom Skilling has all the details on Tonight's BTF. A big thank you goes out to Valparaiso University's very own Aaron Brackett, for helping us out with tonight's video.

For complete weather information, tune in to WGN News at 9pm and wgntv.com for Tom Skilling's Full and 7-day forecasts.

Tune in tomorrow for another edition of Before the Forecast, and as always continue
to watch WGN for more coverage: Morning, Noon & Nine.

Before the Forecast 11/25

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Thanks for joining us for this Thursday edition of Before the Forecast! Turkey day is shaping up to be pleasant with warm temperatures and fair skies, changes may be in the forecast for the weekend. Tom Skilling has all the details on Tonight's BTF. A big thank you goes out to our weather interns Vanessa Vincente and Aaron Brackett, for helping us out with tonight's video.

For complete weather information, tune in to WGN News at 9pm and wgntv.com for Tom Skilling's Full and 7-day forecasts.

Tune in tomorrow for another edition of Before the Forecast, and as always continue
to watch WGN for more coverage: Morning, Noon & Nine.

Before the Forecast 11-20-08

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Thanks for joining us for this Thursday edition of Before the Forecast! Lake effect snow looks to plague portions of northwestern Indiana once again, also the predictions are in for the long term forecast for this winter. Tom Skilling breaks it all down on tonight's BTF. A big thank you goes out to Valpraiso's very own Aaron Brackett, for helping us out with tonight's video.

For complete weather information, tune in to WGN News at 9pm and wgntv.com for Tom Skilling's Full and 7-day forecasts.

Tune in tomorrow for another edition of Before the Forecast, and as always continue
to watch WGN for more coverage: Morning, Noon & Nine.

Before the Forecast 11-13-08

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Thanks for joining us for this Thursday edition of Before the Forecast! Today was our warmest temperature in over a week for Chicago, but big changes are in store. Watch tonight's Before the Forecast for all the details. A big thank you goes out to our weather intern Aaron Brackett, for helping us out with tonight's video.

For complete weather information, tune in to WGN News at 9pm and wgntv.com for Tom Skilling's Full and 7-day forecasts.

Tune in tomorrow for another edition of Before the Forecast, and as always continue
to watch WGN for more coverage: Morning, Noon & Nine.

Before the Forecast 11-6-08

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Thanks for joining us for this Thursday edition of Before the Forecast! Temperatures plummet across Northern Illinois tonight under the influence of a vigorous cold front. Also, big snows are happening across portions of the upper Midwest. Watch tonight's Before the Forecast for all of the details. A big thank you goes out to our weather intern Aaron Brackett, for helping us out with tonight's video.

For complete weather information, tune in to WGN News at 9pm and wgntv.com for Tom Skilling's Full and 7-day forecasts.

Tune in tomorrow for another edition of Before the Forecast, and as always continue
to watch WGN for more coverage: Morning, Noon & Nine.

Before the Forecast 10/28

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Thanks for joining us for this Tuesday edition of Before the Forecast! Big snows are occuring in eastern portions of the country as chilly polar air inundates the area. For the Chicago area, a warmup is expected just in time for trick or treating. Tom Skilling explains it all on Tonight's BTF. A big thank you goes out to our weather intern Aaron Brackett, for helping us out with tonight's video.



For complete weather information, tune in to WGN News at 9pm and wgntv.com for Tom Skilling's Full and 7-day forecasts.

Tune in tomorrow for another edition of Before the Forecast, and as always continue
to watch WGN for more coverage: Morning, Noon & Nine.

Before the Forecast 9/23

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Thanks for joining us for this Tuesday edition of Before the Forecast!
A slight chance for showers and possibly a rumble of thunder late tomorrow afternoon as well as new development in the tropics. Watch today's Before the Forecast to see all the details.
A big thank you goes out to our weather interns Aaron Brackett and Ellen Lytle, for helping us out with tonight's video.

For complete weather information, tune in to WGN News at 9pm and wgntv.com for Tom Skilling's Full and 7-day forecasts.

Tune in tomorrow for another edition of Before the Forecast, and as always continue
to watch WGN for more coverage: Morning, Noon & Nine.

Before the Forecast

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Thanks for joining us for this Thursday edition of Before the Forecast! A slight warmup is in the cards for the Chicagoland area, but how long is it expected to last? Tom Skilling has all the details on Tonight's BTF. A big thank you goes out to our weather intern Eric, for helping us out with tonight's video.

For complete weather information, tune in to WGN News at 9pm and wgntv.com for Tom Skilling's Full and 7-day forecasts.

Tune in tomorrow for another edition of Before the Forecast, and as always continue
to watch WGN for more coverage: Morning, Noon & Nine.