With temperatures looking to drop this week, NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste said it is time to prepare for winter-like weather.Sebenste said days reaching up to 70 degrees are over for the rest of the year. Temperatures for this week will be around...
NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste forecasts a break in inclement weather for today and Wednesday morning.Monday saw storms and a largely overcast day.“It looks like after the storms leave early [Monday] evening, across the area, we’re actually going...
NIU was re-certified as StormReady by the National Weather Service to show the university’s prepared for potential weather emergencies.The re-certification March 25 signifies students and faculty are protected by the university through its methods of...
Students might not need to wear their heavy winter jackets as temperatures rise this week.This winter, locals faced weather that often dropped into the negatives and was accompanied by brutal winds. Even when March hit, students still faced weather in...
Frigid temperatures and heavy snowfalls may come to an end as weather forecasts show a rise in temperature this week.NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste said the 4 inches of snow Monday had essentially “pushed the warm air south, and more snow could...
DeKalbians are going to feel the cold this weekend.Weekend temperatures will peak at 23 degrees Friday, 15 Saturday and in the teens on Sunday.NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste said he expects Friday morning and early afternoon to bring wind gusts of...
The polar vortex that kept northern Illinois cold last week may come back.NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste said the polar vortex is a low-pressure system that occurs in northern Canada and is an annual phenomenon. Normally, the vortex doesn’t have...
While northern Illinois’ weather has remained at a constant cool lately, temperatures will drop within the next week.NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste said temperature highs will drop into the low ’20s and teens.“There won’t be any snow storms,...
The week may be cold, but Thanksgiving shouldn’t be ruined by bad weather.The week will see highs in the 30’s, and NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste doesn’t expect rain or snow.“Although it will be cold, travelling conditions should be good throughout...
Preparing your car now will protect it come a cold winter.NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste said this winter is expected to feature periods of intense cold, two to three snowstorms, 4 inches of snow or more and a lot of wind. In addition to dressing...
Dealing with the cold weather last week will pay off this week when milder weather moves in.The upcoming balmy weather may not last long, but it will be something to look forward to while wandering through the cold.NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste said...
NIU will likely have its first snowfall today, although it will be light.DeKalb is expected around an inch of snowfall today, but NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste said it should melt quickly due to a still relatively warm ground temperature. Cars and...
