Lake effect winds, Which we have here in Chicago, are more difficult to forecast than tradewinds such as seen in Hawaii, Carribean and elsewhere.

Lake effect winds are gustier and may change direction and intensity instantaneously.

Below are links to chicago area forecasts. The first is the one we personally use the most, It's a site located at Chicago's water pumping station (the crib) and is located about 3 miles off shore on Lake Michigan.