DeKALB | This week marks the state's Severe Weather Preparedness Week. It is crucial to the safety of a community that as many of its citizens as possible be ready and knowledgeable about the necessary procedures in an emergency weather situation. NIU...

DeKALB | Temperatures are expected to rise above freezing this weekend, bringing an end to the frigid temperatures seen for the past week, said NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste. The cause of the recent single-digit temperatures and below-zero wind chills...

DeKALB | Every Feb. 2, a shadow has the potential to determine whether we will suffer through six more weeks of cold or see flowers and green grass earlier than expected. According to Groundhog Day tradition, if the infamous Punxsutawney Phil of Pennsylvania...

DeKALB | Bundle up, DeKalb. More than a foot of snow could be on the ground by Wednesday morning, said Gilbert Sebenste, NIU meteorologist. The National Weather Service issued a blizzard watch for the DeKalb area from tonight through Wednesday afternoon....

A major snow storm is expected to hit the Northern Illinois region early this week. According to the NIU weather page, the Northern Illinois region is expected to get 2 to 4 inches of snow starting this afternoon and is expected to last until early Tuesday...

DeKALB | Temperatures are expected to stay cold through out the day tomorrow in DeKalb. The temperature is expected to stay in the middle to lower teens for much of the day, but the winds are what can cause a serious problem, said NIU meteorologist Gilbert...

DeKALB | The coldest weather has already passed, said NIU staff meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste . Students, who returned to campus Monday, were met by a snowy campus and cold winds. Tuesday will mark a cold system coming through, Sebenste said. He said...

DeKalb residents should prepare to walk in a winter wonderland this weekend. NIU Meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste stated on his website that DeKalb will see a considerable amount of snow beginning Friday night. Snowfall should start around midnight with...

DeKALB | While some may look forward to fall rain showers or the blistering cold of winter, they may be disappointed this year.According to NIU Staff Meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste, the rest of the fall season should be drier than usual, as should the...

DeKALB | Wednesday marks a return to normal temperatures after a string of several days with temperatures averaging 10 degrees above normal. NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste said the reason for the summer-like temperatures was because of a jet stream...