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Kristen Kirchhaine @KristenWeather

Meteorologist. @ualr & @msstate graduate. @nwas Sealholder.

Joined March 2012
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Kristen Kirchhaine retweeted
NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center
@NWSSWPC
Jun 10
Learn more about SOLAR-1 and how to see the observations of the solar wind from our new NOAA operational spacecraft by watching this SWPC video posted 10 June, 2026 @NWSWPC @NOAA @NOAASatellites
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Kristen Kirchhaine retweeted
NWS Chicago
@NWSChicago
Jun 10
Here are our latest thoughts with the threat for multiple waves of severe storms in our area over the next 48 hours. The main threat today will be damaging winds, while all hazards including tornadoes are a threat tomorrow. #ILwx #INwx
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Kristen Kirchhaine retweeted
NWS Chicago
@NWSChicago
30 Dec 2025
A couple hours of light snow late this afternoon into early this evening could result in hazardous road conditions, particularly untreated roads. Plan accordingly if traveling later today or this evening. #ilwx #inwx
Headline: Period of Snow Later Today. Sub Headline: A few hours of snow expected very late this afternoon into this evening. What To Expect. Light Snow. Coating to locally up to an inch of accumulation. Late this afternoon into the evening. Northeast of a Rockford to Rensselaer Line. What To Do. Prepare for extra travel time. Check road conditions before driving. Visit weather.gov/chicago for the latest forecast updates. Graphic Created: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 4:36 AM CST

ALT Headline: Period of Snow Later Today. Sub Headline: A few hours of snow expected very late this afternoon into this evening. What To Expect. Light Snow. Coating to locally up to an inch of accumulation. Late this afternoon into the evening. Northeast of a Rockford to Rensselaer Line. What To Do. Prepare for extra travel time. Check road conditions before driving. Visit weather.gov/chicago for the latest forecast updates. Graphic Created: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 4:36 AM CST
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RAIN TOTALS THRU 11 AM - Totals have been impressive so far this morning, with more rain to come. Midway: 0.93" Joliet: 0.80" O'Hare: 0.73 Aurora: 0.69" DeKalb: 0.54" Schaumburg: 0.49" Waukegan: 0.45" Hoffman Estates: 0.43"
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Kristen Kirchhaine retweeted
NWS Storm Prediction Center
@NWSSPC
28 Dec 2025
10:46am CST #SPC_MD 2279 , #inwx #ilwx, spc.noaa.gov/products/md/md2…
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Kristen Kirchhaine retweeted
NWS AWC
@NWSAWC
28 Dec 2025
A strengthening low-pressure system is projected to track from the Great Lakes toward southern Canada by Monday. Significant aviation hazards are anticipated today across a broad region spanning the Northern Plains to the NE. For the latest, visit AviationWeather.gov.
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RAIN & STORMS - Rain will fall through much of the day, with a widespread 0.50-1.5" of rain expected. Watch for some ponding on roads. Additionally, a few strong to severe storms are possible, best ch. south of the city. #ilwx
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STRONG WINDS - Winds will ramp up Sunday evening, with gusts around 50 mph expected by tonight. A Wind Advisory will be in effect from 6pm Sunday to 6pm Monday. #ilwx
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Kristen Kirchhaine retweeted
NWS Storm Prediction Center
@NWSSPC
28 Dec 2025
7:18am CST #SPC_MD 2277 , #ilwx #mowx #iawx, spc.noaa.gov/products/md/md2…
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Heads up, a few strong to severe storms are possible today, be sure to stay weather aware!
NWS Chicago
@NWSChicago
28 Dec 2025
Periods of showers & T-storms today. T_storms this AM will produce heavy downpours & possibly small hail. More scattered t-storms are expected this afternoon, mainly near & southeast of I-55. Some of these T-storms could be severe, capable of damaging winds & perhaps a tornado.
Headline: Showers and Thunderstorms Today. Sub Headline: A few storms could be severe, mainly near/south of a Chicago to Ottawa line. Potential Hazards Areawide. Have multiple ways to get weather warnings. Use caution when driving in heavy rain. What To Expect. What To Do. Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Through Late This Afternoon. Potential Hazards in Green and Yellow Areas. Lightning Strikes. Heavy Downpours. Possible localized flooding. Damaging Winds. Gusts up to 65 mph. Low chance for a Tornado or two. Small. Hail. Graphic Created: Sunday, December 28, 2025 5:36 AM CST

ALT Headline: Showers and Thunderstorms Today. Sub Headline: A few storms could be severe, mainly near/south of a Chicago to Ottawa line. Potential Hazards Areawide. Have multiple ways to get weather warnings. Use caution when driving in heavy rain. What To Expect. What To Do. Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Through Late This Afternoon. Potential Hazards in Green and Yellow Areas. Lightning Strikes. Heavy Downpours. Possible localized flooding. Damaging Winds. Gusts up to 65 mph. Low chance for a Tornado or two. Small. Hail. Graphic Created: Sunday, December 28, 2025 5:36 AM CST
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Spring like temperatures are on the way today, highs around Chicagoland will make it into the 50 and low 60s. But don't get used to it, temps in the teens are back by Monday morning.
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Kristen Kirchhaine retweeted
NWS Chicago
@NWSChicago
28 Dec 2025
Visibilities continue to lower down to 1/4 mile for areas north of Interstate 80 in IL. There is lower confidence in how far east dense fog will reach, but the expectation is for visibilities to continue to drop through daybreak. Be careful on the roads this morning. #ILwx #INwx
Headline: Areas of Dense Fog This Morning. Sub Headline: Graphic valid through 6:00 AM CST 12/28/2025 What To Expect: Areas of Dense Fog. Visibility of 1/4 mile or less. this Morning north of Interstate 80. There is lower confidence in how far east dense fog will reach. Potential Impacts: Slowed Driving. Localized, Very Low Visibility. Hazardous Travel. What To Do: Be alert for sudden changes in visibility. Keep a safe following distance, use low beams. Visit weather.gov/chicago for the latest forecast updates. Graphic Created: Sunday, December 28, 2025 2:11 AM CST

ALT Headline: Areas of Dense Fog This Morning. Sub Headline: Graphic valid through 6:00 AM CST 12/28/2025 What To Expect: Areas of Dense Fog. Visibility of 1/4 mile or less. this Morning north of Interstate 80. There is lower confidence in how far east dense fog will reach. Potential Impacts: Slowed Driving. Localized, Very Low Visibility. Hazardous Travel. What To Do: Be alert for sudden changes in visibility. Keep a safe following distance, use low beams. Visit weather.gov/chicago for the latest forecast updates. Graphic Created: Sunday, December 28, 2025 2:11 AM CST

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No White Christmas this year, sorry snow lovers! Historically, Chicago has about a 41% chance of seeing a White Christmas. However, if we look at the most recent 30 year data set (1991-2020) that chance drops to 34%. The last time Chicago had a White Christmas was 2022. #ilwx
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Tuesday looks good with some sunshine and highs in the upper 40s, great weather for travel or to finish up holiday shopping! #ilwx
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Chicago weather turns gray and rainy for Christmas – NBC Chicago share.google/vzO9PRNrvRSJhIp… #ilwx @nbcchicago

'Dreaming of a gray Christmas?' Chicago holiday week forecast calls for rain, fog, 50-degree temps

Sorry, snow lovers: It's not looking like it will be a white Christmas this year.

nbcchicago.com
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Yesterday was the winter solstice, the shortest day (and longest night) of the year. Now, the days will start getting a little longer! Here's a look at how much daylight we gain each day this week.
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A mild and mainly cloudy Monday is ahead, a few sprinkles are possible late in the day. #ilwx
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Kristen Kirchhaine retweeted
Kye Martin@KyeMartinNBC
22 Dec 2025
Merry Monday on @nbcchicago Anyone up and watching? @KristenWeather @EvrodCassimy @LisaChavarria
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Kristen Kirchhaine retweeted
NWS Chicago
@NWSChicago
9 Dec 2025
Winter weather may impact travel this evening and again WED AM. Rain may briefly overlap with freezing pavement, potentially causing slick travel conditions early evening (see inset map). The WED AM commute could also be impacted by wind whipped snow showers/squalls. #ILwx #INwx
Headline: Threat for Travel Impacts Through WED. Sub Headline: Potential for a glaze of ice early this evening then gusty snow showers/squalls Wednesday AM. What to expect: Threat of a Glaze of Ice this Evening (5-8 PM). Brief Period of Freezing Rain?. Up to a glaze of ice possible on untreated surfaces where ground is slowest to warm above freezing, mainly north of a Dixon to Waukegan, Line. Potential impacts: Slippery Surfaces. Black Ice. Hazardous Travel and PM Commute Impacts. Wednesday AM Snow Showers and Squalls. Gusty Snow Showers and Squalls. Gusts of 40 mph, localized accums to 0.5-1” Moving NW to SE across area through the AM. Potential Impacts: Very Low Visibility. AM Commute Impacts. Hazardous Travel. Visit weather.gov/chicago for the latest forecast updates. Graphic Created: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 6:05 AM CST.

ALT Headline: Threat for Travel Impacts Through WED. Sub Headline: Potential for a glaze of ice early this evening then gusty snow showers/squalls Wednesday AM. What to expect: Threat of a Glaze of Ice this Evening (5-8 PM). Brief Period of Freezing Rain?. Up to a glaze of ice possible on untreated surfaces where ground is slowest to warm above freezing, mainly north of a Dixon to Waukegan, Line. Potential impacts: Slippery Surfaces. Black Ice. Hazardous Travel and PM Commute Impacts. Wednesday AM Snow Showers and Squalls. Gusty Snow Showers and Squalls. Gusts of 40 mph, localized accums to 0.5-1” Moving NW to SE across area through the AM. Potential Impacts: Very Low Visibility. AM Commute Impacts. Hazardous Travel. Visit weather.gov/chicago for the latest forecast updates. Graphic Created: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 6:05 AM CST.

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Heads up for commuters, weather may cause travel troubles Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.
NWS Chicago
@NWSChicago
8 Dec 2025
Winter weather may impact travel in the midweek period. Late PM Tue, rain may briefly overlap with freezing pavement, potentially causing slick travel conditions in the pink area. Parts of the Wed AM commute may be impacted by wind whipped snow showers and squalls. #ILwx #INwx
Headline: Threat for Winter Travel Impacts Tue-Wed. Sub Headline: Freezing rain and slick roads possible Tue evening… Gusty snow showers/squalls Wed morning. Visit weather.gov/chicago for the latest forecast updates. Hazardous Travel. Wind gusts of 40 mph (from W to NW) possible. Wednesday AM Gusty Snow Showers/Squalls. Graphic Created: Monday, December 8, 2025 2:51 PM CST

ALT Headline: Threat for Winter Travel Impacts Tue-Wed. Sub Headline: Freezing rain and slick roads possible Tue evening… Gusty snow showers/squalls Wed morning. Visit weather.gov/chicago for the latest forecast updates. Hazardous Travel. Wind gusts of 40 mph (from W to NW) possible. Wednesday AM Gusty Snow Showers/Squalls. Graphic Created: Monday, December 8, 2025 2:51 PM CST

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