WGN Weather

Live Chicago forecasts with powerful radar and smart alerts

WGN Weather brings the authority of Tom Skilling and the WGN-TV weather team straight to your pocket, turning complex data into clear, street-level updates for Chicago and the Midwest.

The standout feature is its high-resolution 250-meter radar, which offers a detailed look at storms as they approach your neighborhood. Future radar adds an extra layer of preparedness, letting you see where rain, snow or severe cells are heading over the next several hours. Paired with satellite cloud imagery, you get a strong visual overview that goes far beyond a simple icon and temperature.

Forecasts are updated multiple times per hour, with both hourly and 10-day outlooks that feel tailored for real-world planning, from commuting to weekend events. GPS integration quickly locks onto your current location, while the option to save favorite spots—home, work, or a relative’s suburb—makes it easy to monitor multiple areas at a glance.

Safety tools are a major plus. WGN Weather taps into National Weather Service alerts and complements them with opt-in push notifications, so you can receive timely warnings about severe thunderstorms, tornadoes or winter hazards, even when you’re not actively checking conditions.

The interface is functional and information-rich, though newcomers may find the amount of data slightly overwhelming at first. Ads are present, which can clutter the experience somewhat, especially when navigating between maps and forecasts. Performance is generally smooth, but loading the radar with multiple layers can occasionally feel a bit sluggish on older devices.

For Chicagoans who rely on Tom Skilling’s trusted forecasts, WGN Weather is a powerful, locally focused tool that shines during fast-changing and severe conditions.