Chicago Weather: Tuesday Morning Forecast
FOX 32’s Mike Caplan breaks down today’s weather outlook.
Several Chicago-area schools will be closed today in favor of e-learning as extreme cold grips the region.
Chicago-Area School Closures
Students at Chicago Public Schools do not have classes Tuesday as the district holds a scheduled “School Improvement Day” with only staff.
Tap here for a full list of local school closures.
Chicago Weather Forecast
Dangerously-cold windchills govern this day. We start with an Extreme Cold Warning for our northwestern counties through the morning hours where wind chills might be as cold as -30 degrees. The rest of the day will still be extremely cold with high temperatures barely moving above zero despite a fair amount of sunshine. There are spotty flurries as of this writing.
Wind chills all day long will be well below zero. The cold won’t be quite as harsh tonight with temperatures holding fairly steady just below zero.
Future Forecast
Timeline:
Wednesday: Tomorrow we begin a modest warm-up that will eventually move highs into the 20s during the afternoon. There will likely be some occasional light snow. While significant snowfall is not expected, some spots might get an inch or so.
Thursday: It will be slightly warmer and we might reach the upper 20s. There could be a spotty snow shower, especially in the morning, but once again, nothing significant.
Friday and the weekend: There should be temperatures close to freezing with very little if any precipitation in sight.
Chicago Warming Center Locations
- 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 (8 a.m.- 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21)
- 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 (21 locations) 8:30am-4:30pm – visit Chicago.gov/Seniors for locations
- Chicago Public Library (78 locations), visit chipublib.org for hours and locations
- Chicago Park District (75 locations) will be open during hours of operation
- Renaissance Court, Chicago Cultural Center 72 E. Randolph, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Chicago Police Districts (22 locations)
The cold weather has prompted the city to open warming centers throughout the city. These centers will provide a warm and safe space for individuals to escape the cold. For a list of warming center locations, please visit the city’s website.
Conclusion
In conclusion, a cold and potentially hazardous weather pattern is expected to continue throughout the week. We urge everyone to take necessary precautions to stay safe and warm. If you need assistance or have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local authorities or the city’s emergency services.
FAQs
Q: What are the current school closures?
A: Tap here for a full list of local school closures.
Q: What are the warming center locations?
A: You can find a list of warming center locations on the city’s website or in the article above.
Q: How can I stay safe during the cold weather?
A: We urge everyone to take necessary precautions to stay safe and warm. Make sure to dress warmly, stay hydrated, and avoid traveling if possible. If you need assistance or have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local authorities or the city’s emergency services.
Q: What is the current weather forecast?
A: The current weather forecast is for extreme cold temperatures with wind chills as low as -30 degrees. We expect temperatures to remain below freezing throughout the week with little to no precipitation.
Q: What are the city’s emergency services numbers?
A: You can find the city’s emergency services numbers on the city’s website or by searching online.
