Illinois Weather

It's Not "Windchill" In Illinois Anymore: Here's The New Name
It's Not "Windchill" In Illinois Anymore: Here's The New Name
It's Not "Windchill" In Illinois Anymore: Here's The New Name
Well, regardless of the new name for windchill, it's still the same thing: how much colder the wind makes the actual temperature feel like to human skin. I've always though "windchill" was a great description of what weather feels like when you add in some cold, gusty winds, but it's pretty clear that the people who give names to weather phenomenons don't much care what I think.
Illinois’ 1st Snowfall Will Probably Happen On This Date
Illinois’ 1st Snowfall Will Probably Happen On This Date
Illinois’ 1st Snowfall Will Probably Happen On This Date
It may seem like winter-like conditions are still pretty far away, but I should remind you that in some years, we've already had our first snowfall in Northern Illinois by now. Well, it hasn't snowed yet...but here's when it more than likely will snow for the first time this season.
Illinois Has More Chances To See The Aurora Borealis This Week
Illinois Has More Chances To See The Aurora Borealis This Week
Illinois Has More Chances To See The Aurora Borealis This Week
What's going on with the atmosphere? Well, I'm reading all sorts of things about solar flares, solar eruptions, and something called a "solar maximum." Whatever the exact scientific explanation may be, the bottom line is that your chances to see the Aurora Borealis from Illinois still remain very good for the next few days...maybe longer.