Harrison-Dever Crib, Chicago, IL (CHII2) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station CHII2, Harrison-Dever Crib, Chicago, IL, reports real-time marine conditions from 41.916°N, 87.572°W in Lake Michigan (Illinois). Readings refresh roughly every 10 minutes, and Big Buoy adds a solunar table and a multi-day weather outlook for the area.
Current conditions at Harrison-Dever Crib, Chicago, IL
As of October 19, 2026 at 20:20 UTC, Harrison-Dever Crib, Chicago, IL (CHII2) is reporting air temperature 62°F and wind from the ESE at 10 mph gusting 11 mph.
- Air temperature
- 62°F
- Wind
- ESE 10 mph (gust 11)
Observed October 19, 2026 at 20:20 UTC from NOAA NDBC station CHII2. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy CHII2 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, CHII2 reports wind speed, gusts and direction, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and — where wave sensors are fitted — significant wave height, swell period, and wave direction.
What to watch in Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan’s long north-south axis lets a sustained northerly or southerly wind build large, steep seas over its full fetch, sometimes within hours. Summer stratification is sharp and wind-driven upwelling can swing nearshore water temperature 15–20°F in a day, so watch wind direction and buoy temperatures together.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the air temperature at Harrison-Dever Crib, Chicago?
- Air temperature at Harrison-Dever Crib, Chicago was 62°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:20 UTC by NOAA station CHII2 (Harrison-Dever Crib, Chicago, IL).
- What is the wind doing at Harrison-Dever Crib, Chicago?
- Wind at Harrison-Dever Crib, Chicago was from the ESE at 10 mph, with peak gusts to 11 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:20 UTC by NOAA station CHII2 (Harrison-Dever Crib, Chicago, IL). NDBC records wind at the station’s anemometer height, which is not the 10 m height used in marine forecasts.
- Where is NOAA buoy CHII2 located?
- Harrison-Dever Crib, Chicago, IL (CHII2) reports from 41.916°N, 87.572°W in Lake Michigan (Illinois).
- How often is NOAA buoy CHII2 updated?
- Station CHII2 typically reports new observations about every 10 minutes. Big Buoy refreshes continuously so you always see the latest readings, alongside a solunar table for the area.
- What does NOAA buoy CHII2 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Harrison-Dever Crib, Chicago, IL, plus solunar peak windows and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Harrison-Dever Crib, Chicago, IL and every other NOAA buoy is free with no account required. Big Buoy Pro adds the Wind Tab, the Depth Chart, satellite overlays (sea surface temp, chlorophyll, currents), 16-day forecasts, and forecast model switching.