The National Weather Service issued a cold-weather advisory for Chicago and other parts of the state this weekend, warning of “dangerously cold wind chills” that could dip as low as 20 to 25 degrees below zero.
Chicago, subzero temperatures
Chicago area temperatures are predicted to peak in the lower 40s Friday before falling to minus 7 Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Meteorologist Casey Sullivan said Friday’s highs will be above normal but won’t be unusual for mid-January.
Temperatures will drop into the single digits and negatives starting Saturday through early next week. Chicagoans should wear lots of layers and limit time outdoors.
The drop in temperatures in Chicago has raised concerns about river ice formation, which could lead to ice jams in major waterways.
Monday and Tuesday will see cold temperatures around 18 to 19 degrees during the day, falling to single digits at night.
The dramatic drop in temperatures highlights a continuation of the Midwest's colder-than-usual start to the year. Tuesday's west winds, gusting up to 25 mph, are expected to exacerbate the chill factor,
The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory for the entire Chicago area, taking effect at 6 p.m. Sunday as dangerously cold temperatures move into the region.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for Chicago with wind chills as low as -25˚, increasing the risk of frostbite in 30 minutes. Warming centers are open throughout the city from Jan. 18 to Jan. 24, including community centers, libraries, park district locations, and police stations.
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 16, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Servic) High temperature: 57 degrees (1990) Low temperature: Minus 25 degrees (1982) Precipitation: 0.
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 13, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service,
A more than 30-degree temperature drop in a matter of days could soon usher in some of the coldest temperatures the Chicago area has seen in years. But when can you expect the dramatic shift?