Woodridge, Illinois Weather
Woodridge, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Woodridge, Lake County.
Full aviation weather for Woodridge is published on the Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) page, 9 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 Woodridge 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 Woodridge: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) 21 km · Campbell Airport (KC81) 29 km · Waukegan National Airport (KUGN) 30 km · Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) 41 km · Lake in the Hills Airport (K3CK) 43 km
Conditions reported at KPWK describe the airfield itself. Weather 9 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Woodridge specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Woodridge.
About Woodridge, Illinois
Woodridge unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle heave and sigh of the land, a place where the sky feels vast and the greens of summer are deep. It lies 2.0 miles north-north-east of Northbrook, IL (from Northbrook, IL: bearing 30°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-west of Evanston. Rolling terrain, softened by the passage of seasons, gives way to open fields and the dappled shade of woodlands, where the air often carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine. Here, the days move with a measured grace, a quiet unfolding that allows for observation – the way sunlight spills through oak leaves in the late afternoon, painting shifting patterns on the paths, or the hushed sound of wind rustling through tall grasses. This is a place where nature's subtle rhythms are keenly felt, a constant, grounding presence. The history of Woodridge is a story of adaptation and growth, evolving from its agricultural roots to become a vibrant hub of commerce and community. The fertile soil, once dedicated to the cultivation of crops, now supports a dynamic local economy driven by diverse businesses and a skilled workforce. This area has attracted families seeking a balance between peaceful living and convenient access to amenities, fostering a spirit of neighborly engagement. Distinctive to Woodridge is its commitment to green spaces, with parks and natural preserves woven into its fabric, offering residents and visitors alike opportunities to connect with the land that has defined its character for generations.
Live animated radar for Woodridge 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.
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| Location | Woodridge, Lake County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 42.152804°N, 87.809232°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 60035, 60517 |
| Area Code | 312, 773, 708 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Woodridge, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Woodridge, 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 Woodridge includes coordinates 42.152804°N, 87.809232°W, situated in Lake County. ZIP code 60035, 60517. Telephone area code: 312, 773, 708. 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.
