Chicagoland in the Deep Freezer to Start the Week
It’s a dangerously cold start to the week, with a Cold Weather Advisory in effect until Tuesday morning. The weather is expected to remain frigid, with air temperatures hovering in the single digits to below zero and wind chill values ranging from -20 to -25.
The coldest morning temperatures were recorded just after 5 a.m. Monday, with highs of 5°F (-15°C) and lows of -5°F (-20°C). The cold snap will continue throughout the day, with mostly cloudy skies and light snow showers or flurries possible in southern areas. Air temperatures will fall below zero overnight, making for a frigid Tuesday morning.
A timeline of projected wind chills from Monday morning to Tuesday afternoon shows a dramatic drop in temperatures, with values ranging from -20 to -25°F (-29 to -31°C) in the morning and evening hours.
Current Conditions
- Air temperatures: single digits to below zero
- Wind chill values: -20 to -25°F (-29 to -31°C)
- Forecast: mostly cloudy, with light snow showers or flurries possible in southern areas
Looking Ahead
- Tuesday: frigid, with air temperatures below zero and wind chills ranging from -20 to -25°F (-29 to -31°C)
- Wednesday: chance of snow showers, with temperatures in the mid-teens by afternoon
- Thursday and Friday: partly sunny, with temperatures warming into the 20s (°F)
School Closings
- Monday: Presidents’ Day, with Chicago Public Schools and other area schools closed
- Click here for the latest update on school closings and delays around the area
Warming Centers
The City of Chicago coordinates a network of over 190 public facilities available for warming, including 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 temperatures are 32°F (0°C) or below.
Warming Center Locations
- All Community Service Centers (9 a.m.-5 p.m.): Englewood, Garfield, Dr. Martin Luther King, North Area, South Chicago, and Trina Davila
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the current temperature in Chicagoland?
A: Air temperatures are ranging from single digits to below zero, with wind chill values from -20 to -25°F (-29 to -31°C).
Q: What is the forecast for the rest of the week?
A: Tuesday will be frigid, with air temperatures below zero and wind chills ranging from -20 to -25°F (-29 to -31°C). Wednesday will see a chance of snow showers, with temperatures in the mid-teens by afternoon. Thursday and Friday will be partly sunny, with temperatures warming into the 20s (°F).
Q: Are schools closed on Monday?
A: Yes, Monday is Presidents’ Day, with Chicago Public Schools and other area schools closed.
Q: Where can I find warming centers?
A: The City of Chicago coordinates a network of over 190 public facilities available for warming, including participating Chicago Public Library locations, Chicago Park District, Chicago Police Department, and City Colleges of Chicago facilities during business or designated hours. Visit Chicago.gov/Seniors for locations and hours.
