Chicago Braces for Frigid Conditions Ahead
Temperatures are expected to plummet this weekend, with the possibility of hitting 10 degrees below zero by Friday or Saturday. According to National Weather Service meteorologist Rafal Ogorek, a period of cold air is forecasted to sweep through the area, bringing wind chills as low as minus-20 to minus-30 degrees.
This bout of frigid temperatures comes on the heels of several subzero days that have already occurred this winter. While the exact temperature drop is still uncertain, Ogorek notes that mid-January and early February are typically the coldest months of the year.
"It's been kind of a seesaw this winter," Ogorek said, referencing the area's mix of mild and extremely cold temperatures. "But we're looking at some significant arctic air moving in over the weekend."
Light snow is expected to fall on Tuesday night, with another quick hit possible on Wednesday evening. However, it's not just temperature records that will be broken – wind chills are forecasted to make this winter even colder than usual.
As Chicagoans continue to bundle up, residents like Bears fans and protesters have braved the frigid temperatures. The city has already seen its fair share of subzero days, with only two instances this winter where temperatures dropped below zero.
Temperatures are expected to plummet this weekend, with the possibility of hitting 10 degrees below zero by Friday or Saturday. According to National Weather Service meteorologist Rafal Ogorek, a period of cold air is forecasted to sweep through the area, bringing wind chills as low as minus-20 to minus-30 degrees.
This bout of frigid temperatures comes on the heels of several subzero days that have already occurred this winter. While the exact temperature drop is still uncertain, Ogorek notes that mid-January and early February are typically the coldest months of the year.
"It's been kind of a seesaw this winter," Ogorek said, referencing the area's mix of mild and extremely cold temperatures. "But we're looking at some significant arctic air moving in over the weekend."
Light snow is expected to fall on Tuesday night, with another quick hit possible on Wednesday evening. However, it's not just temperature records that will be broken – wind chills are forecasted to make this winter even colder than usual.
As Chicagoans continue to bundle up, residents like Bears fans and protesters have braved the frigid temperatures. The city has already seen its fair share of subzero days, with only two instances this winter where temperatures dropped below zero.
I feel so bad for them having to walk around in that -20 wind chill it's crazy how quickly the temp drops 
and they're not even old enough to really understand what's going on 
. And can we talk about how ridiculous the forecast is? Like, are we really expecting wind chills that low? 
My poor little one just wants to play outside with her friends, not freeze her toes off 
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... feels like it's gonna be a long weekend in Chicago. Been noticing how some ppl are all about braving the cold and I'm over here trying to stay warm just thinking about stepping outside 
. Hope everyone stays safe and warm this weekend 
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But seriously, have you ever tried using hand warmers? Game. Changer. 
Just stick 'em in your gloves or pockets and you're good to go! Stay warm, Chicago! 
. But hey, at least we're getting some record-breaking wind chills out of it. I mean, minus 20 to minus 30 degrees is just what we needed to shake off this whole "winter" thing 
. Can't wait for the next batch of subzero days 
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On a more serious note, I'm worried about those Chicagoans, they must be like, super prepared for this kind of weather. I mean, have you seen those -30°C wind chills? 
That's just crazy talk! As someone who's always on the go, I need to stay warm and cozy while I'm working or running errands. Like, anyone got any tips on how to stay toasty in the cold without having to sacrifice productivity? 
️ Like, have you seen those adorable little cafes serving hot cocoa and waffles on a cold Saturday morning? It's like the whole city is one big, giant warm hug. Plus, it's always cool to see people come together (literally!) when the temps drop. Bears fans braving the cold for a game, protesters standing strong in their coats... it's like the whole city is saying, "Bring it on, winter!" 
Like, isn't it bad enough without the added bonus of freezing your face off?! I swear, layout-wise, a good font for extreme cold weather news would be something bold and frosty... like Arial Black! But for real though, let's just hope everyone stays warm and toasty this weekend 
. Guess we'll just have to bundle up, drink plenty of hot cocoa, and hope this passes quickly 
. And what's up with the weather service not being more prepared to warn us about this stuff? It's like they're saying "Hey, we warned you" 
anyway, I guess folks around here are bracing for it... good luck, Chi-Town! 
. I'm just gonna be over here all snug in my house with the heater on, sipping hot cocoa 
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. I mean, 10 degrees below zero? That's not that bad. I've been to Chicago in Feb and it was way colder than that! And let's be real, Bears fans love complaining when their team loses, even if it's not even related to the weather 
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. Seriously though, mid-January and early February are usually the chilliest months, so let's get ready for winter's icy grip 
. At least the Bears fans are tough - they're used to freezing their butts off at Soldier Field 
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just when you think it's gonna be a decent winter we gotta go back to that cold stuff again 
It seems like they're always trying to break records for something, whether it's temperature or wind chill... it's like they want us to focus on the wrong things 
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My neighbors are always talking about how cold it gets in the winter, but this is on another level 
. Light snow might make things a little better, but I'm still not looking forward to braving the streets all bundled up 
. Anyone got any tips for staying warm without freezing? 
. And poor protesters who were already showing up to make their voices heard, now they gotta brave the wind chill too... 
. I guess mid-January and Feb is when winter decides to really get nasty, huh? Can't wait for the light snow on Tuesday night... or at least I think that's what they're saying 
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