Tonite: Blustery, cloudy & getting cold. NNW 10-20, G30 mph. Wind chills from zero to -15. Low 7
SUNDAY: Decreasing clouds, blustery & cold. NW 15-25, G30 mph High near 10
The extended outlook calls for the bitter cold to continue for Monday and Tuesday with highs between 5-10 degrees. Overnight lows will be sub-zero and wind chills will be dangerously cold. Frostbite can happen on exposed skin within a half hour with these kinds of conditions.
A bit milder on Wednesday with temps in the mid to low 20s. High on Thursday will be near freezing with a chance of afternoon snow showers.
The City of Chicago coordinates a network of more than 190 public facilities available for warming. This includes participating Chicago Public Library locations, Chicago Park District, Chicago Police Department and City Colleges of Chicago facilities during business or designated hours.
The Chicago Department of Family & Support Services activates warming areas at the city’s six community service centers when temps are 32 degrees or below. Seniors are welcome at any of DFSS’s 21 senior centers. DFSS partners with OEMC to use robocalls to inform seniors of key information regarding how to stay safe during extreme weather.
Warming Center Locations available Monday, Jan. 6 – Friday, Jan. 10
- All Community Service Centers (9 a.m.-5 p.m.): Englewood Community Service Center – 1140 West 79th Street, Garfield Community Service Center – 10 South Kedzie Avenue, Dr. Martin Luther King Community Service Center – 4314 South Cottage Grove, North Area Community Service Center – 845 West Wilson Avenue, South Chicago Community Service Center – 8650 South Commercial Avenue, Trina Davila Community Service Center – 4312 West North Avenue
- Senior Centers (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.): visit Chicago.gov/Seniors for locations
- Chicago Public Library locations, visit chipublib.org for hours and locations
Cook County will open warming centers in the north, south, and west suburbs to help residents combat the extremely cold conditions forecast for Tuesday evening through Thursday.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the current weather like?
A: The current weather is blustery, cloudy, and getting cold, with NNW 10-20, G30 mph, and wind chills from zero to -15, with a low of 7. - Q: What is the forecast for Sunday?
A: The forecast for Sunday is decreasing clouds, blustery, and cold, with NW 15-25, G30 mph, and a high near 10. - Q: What is the extended outlook?
A: The extended outlook is for the bitter cold to continue for Monday and Tuesday with highs between 5-10 degrees. Overnight lows will be sub-zero and wind chills will be dangerously cold. - Q: Where can I find warming centers?
A: Warming centers are available at the City of Chicago’s public facilities, including participating Chicago Public Library locations, Chicago Park District, Chicago Police Department, and City Colleges of Chicago facilities during business or designated hours. Seniors are welcome at any of the 21 senior centers.
