Kawuneeche Valley may have rain, but at the 12,183 ft. peak of Trail Ridge Road, that rain can be treacherous, icy, blowing snow.

In addition to hazardous heat and humidity, gusty winds are expected to create a "blast furnace" effect in the Chicago area.

Pools open across Chicago Saturday as temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s, with the heat index reaching 100-105 degrees on Sunday and Monday.

An Extreme Heat Warning for the Chicago area this weekend, with daytime highs easily reaching the mid-90s today.

The head index is expected to reach around 105 and an extreme heat warning is in effect until Monday, according to the ...

The lakefront was crowded, and so were public pools, as crowds headed out to keep cool by taking a dip anywhere they could.

A large dome of high pressure anchored over the eastern half of the country is bringing sweltering heat and strong winds to the Chicago area, with little relief in sight.