Winnetka, Illinois Weather
Winnetka, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Winnetka, Cook County.
Full aviation weather for Winnetka is published on the Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) page, 14 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Winnetka have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Winnetka: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) 20 km · Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) 36 km · Waukegan National Airport (KUGN) 37 km · Campbell Airport (KC81) 37 km · Dupage Airport (KDPA) 48 km
Conditions reported at KPWK describe the airfield itself. Weather 14 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Winnetka specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Winnetka, Illinois
Winnetka’s northern edge meets the vast, cool breath of Lake Michigan, its shoreline a delicate lace of sandy coves and sculpted bluffs. It lies 2.6 miles north-north-west of Wilmette, IL (from Wilmette, IL: bearing 345°T), and is situated 5.2 miles north-north-west of Evanston. The land here, gently rolling as it moves inland, is a tapestry of mature oak and maple trees, their branches arching over well-tended lawns and quiet residential streets. In summer, the air carries the scent of cut grass and the distant laughter of children, a sound that seems to ripple across the verdant landscape. Winters can bring a stark beauty, with snow dusting the skeletal branches and the lakefront transformed into a canvas of muted grays and whites, the wind a constant, low hum against the houses. This affluent enclave, long a haven for those seeking a refined life near the city's pulse, has roots stretching back to the mid-19th century, its early growth spurred by the arrival of the railroad. The local economy, once more tied to agriculture and small businesses, has evolved into a sophisticated blend of retail, services, and a significant commuter population. Winnetka’s historical commitment to education is evident in its highly regarded public school system, a cornerstone of its identity. The village is also known for its distinct architectural styles, a reflection of its prosperous past and ongoing dedication to preserving its charm, from grand estates to more modest, yet equally characterful, homes, all contributing to the quiet dignity that defines Winnetka.
Live animated radar for Winnetka and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Winnetka, Cook County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 42.108083°N, 87.735895°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 60093 |
| Area Code | 312, 773 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Winnetka, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Winnetka, Illinois, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Winnetka includes coordinates 42.108083°N, 87.735895°W, situated in Cook County. ZIP code 60093. Telephone area code: 312, 773. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
