Bitter Temperatures Loom for Chicago Area, Residents Urged to Stay Indoors
Residents of the Chicago area are bracing for subzero temperatures expected by the end of this week, with officials warning that outdoor activities should be limited to only essential ones. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook, cautioning against spending time outdoors unless absolutely necessary.
According to Gino Izzi, senior meteorologist at the weather service, temperatures are forecasted to drop below zero on Thursday night and remain there throughout Friday and Saturday. "Don't spend time outdoors unless you have to," Izzi advised. "If you do need to venture out, wear multiple layers of loose-fitting clothing to minimize exposure."
However, before the cold snap sets in, a winter storm is expected to sweep through the area on Tuesday night, bringing 1-2 inches of snow with it. While the north suburbs can expect heavier snowfall, the south suburbs will likely see lighter amounts.
As the system moves out by rush hour Wednesday, temperatures are expected to rise into the 20s, making Wednesday potentially the warmest day for a while. However, this warmth is short-lived, as a deep freeze is set to descend upon the area on Thursday.
On Friday, temperatures will plummet below zero, with the wind chill taking it even lower. "This looks noteworthy and unusual," Izzi said, "but not unprecedented or record-breaking." As the air temperature remains at or below zero, residents are advised to prioritize indoor activities and dress in layers to stay warm.
The weather service is cautioning against hazardous travel conditions throughout the week, especially late evening and early Wednesday morning. If you do need to venture out on Wednesday, be prepared for gusty winds and potentially drifting snow.
Residents of the Chicago area are bracing for subzero temperatures expected by the end of this week, with officials warning that outdoor activities should be limited to only essential ones. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook, cautioning against spending time outdoors unless absolutely necessary.
According to Gino Izzi, senior meteorologist at the weather service, temperatures are forecasted to drop below zero on Thursday night and remain there throughout Friday and Saturday. "Don't spend time outdoors unless you have to," Izzi advised. "If you do need to venture out, wear multiple layers of loose-fitting clothing to minimize exposure."
However, before the cold snap sets in, a winter storm is expected to sweep through the area on Tuesday night, bringing 1-2 inches of snow with it. While the north suburbs can expect heavier snowfall, the south suburbs will likely see lighter amounts.
As the system moves out by rush hour Wednesday, temperatures are expected to rise into the 20s, making Wednesday potentially the warmest day for a while. However, this warmth is short-lived, as a deep freeze is set to descend upon the area on Thursday.
On Friday, temperatures will plummet below zero, with the wind chill taking it even lower. "This looks noteworthy and unusual," Izzi said, "but not unprecedented or record-breaking." As the air temperature remains at or below zero, residents are advised to prioritize indoor activities and dress in layers to stay warm.
The weather service is cautioning against hazardous travel conditions throughout the week, especially late evening and early Wednesday morning. If you do need to venture out on Wednesday, be prepared for gusty winds and potentially drifting snow.
omg, chicago is gonna be so cold this week!!! 
i'm actually kinda excited (not really) that it's not supposed to last forever tho 
. people should def take the warnings seriously tho, especially if they gotta go out 2 do something essential. wear like a million layers & try 2 stay cozy 
. i heard the north suburbs r gonna get hit w/ more snow than the south suburbs 
. like we haven't been cooped up all day in our tiny apartments already. and great, a winter storm to "enjoy" before the cold snap hits - just what I wanted, more snow to shovel on top of everything else 
On a more serious note, subzero temps are no joke, folks! Dress like the Michelin Man, multiple layers and all that jazz. And don't even get me started on Wednesday's gusty winds... it sounds like Mother Nature is trying to give us a snow day (but not really, since it'll be freezing). I guess this is why they call it winter 
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I feel so bad for people living in Chicago right now... like, literally freezing outside & can't even enjoy the winter wonderland? 
It's like, can't we all just stay warm & cozy at home for a bit? 
what if the roads get super slippery?! 
also why does chicago always have to be the weather disaster capital? 
on the bright side if it gets really bad they should at least make s'mores mandatory 
plus think of all the cute pics u can take with ur frosty car windshield 
and don't even get me started on the snow it's like nature's own confetti 
. Also, side note, 20s on Wednesday? That's like the perfect temperature for a Netflix binge fest... anyone else with me on this? 
I'm skeptical about these subzero temps... like, how low are we talking? -20°C or worse? The National Weather Service is saying it's gonna be a deep freeze, but what exactly does that mean? Is this just another case of "cold weather" being hyped up for clicks?
. I swear, I just got my summer vibes from last yr & now I'm back to bundling up in thermals... Anyone have any fave indoor activities that'll keep me entertained? 
anyone else having to shovel snow next tue? anyway, just a thought, but have u seen the temps forecasted for chicago vs nyc? nyc's temps are only expected to drop into the teens, while chicago's are supposed to be like -20°C... talk about harsh weather conditions! 
. The real cold snap is coming on Friday... brrr! 
. On the bright side, I guess it's nice to have something to stay indoors about besides cat videos and Netflix 
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Chicago is gonna be SO cold by Friday 
and I just wanna stay in bed all day. But seriously, the weather forecast is looking pretty bad. 1-2 inches of snow on Tuesday night? That's no joke 
... it's gonna feel like a mini-vacation from all this cold!
. I get it, temps are gonna drop, but do we really need to be holed up for 2 days straight? 
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, what happened to just wearing decent clothes? 
we've got all the warm clothes ready but I'm worried about the wind chill on Friday - it's going to be a long day 
at least the warmth on Wednesday is nice, fingers crossed they enjoy it before the cold sets in 