Forecast: Double-digit below zero wind chills on Tuesday morning
Current conditions
Looking ahead
Chicago area not alone in this arctic blast! The cold air mass is expected to expand across the lower 48, peaking on Thursday morning.
Tuesday morning: 75% of lower 48 to record sub-freezing temperatures and 24% subzero lows.
Wednesday morning: 78% of lower 48 to log sub-freezing temperatures and 27% to log subzero lows.
Thursday morning: 87% of lower 48 sub-freezing and 26% subzero.
Projected low temperatures:
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
There’s a chance for snow showers on Wednesday, with temps in the mid-teens by the afternoon. Temps will finally warm into the 20s by Thursday and Friday, with partly sunny skies.
The early weekend forecast shows temps in the mid-30s by Sunday, which will feel downright balmy compared to the start of this week.
The intense late season cold spell slowly begins to loosen its grip by this weekend when more moderate temperatures move in.
Warming Centers
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.
Department of Family & Support Services:
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.
- The warming areas are open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with reduced locations on holidays.
- Under extreme cold conditions, as defined by the National Weather Service and communicated by OEMC, warming center hours of operation at 10 S. Kedzie may be extended.
- 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. Visit Chicago.gov/Seniors for senior center locations and hours.
- Those seeking a warm place to go after hours can also call 3-1-1 to be connected with available services.
- Individuals requiring emergency overnight shelter should also call 3-1-1.
- DFSS Homeless Outreach and Prevention (HOP) teams and street outreach partners work proactively with unhoused individuals to connect with warming options, shelter and well-being checks.
- Residents are also encouraged to check on relatives, neighbors and friends during a winter weather emergency.
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.
Information about Cook County warming centers outside the City of Chicago area is available on the county government website at CookCountyIL.gov.
Warming Centers
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.
Department of Family & Support Services:
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.
- The warming areas are open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with reduced locations on holidays.
- Under extreme cold conditions, as defined by the National Weather Service and communicated by OEMC, warming center hours of operation at 10 S. Kedzie may be extended.
- 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. Visit Chicago.gov/Seniors for senior center locations and hours.
- Those seeking a warm place to go after hours can also call 3-1-1 to be connected with available services.
- Individuals requiring emergency overnight shelter should also call 3-1-1.
- DFSS Homeless Outreach and Prevention (HOP) teams and street outreach partners work proactively with unhoused individuals to connect with warming options, shelter and well-being checks.
- Residents are also encouraged to check on relatives, neighbors and friends during a winter weather emergency.
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.
Information about Cook County warming centers outside the City of Chicago area is available on the county government website at CookCountyIL.gov.
FAQs
Q: What is the current weather forecast like?
A: Temperatures will continue to tumble in the nighttime and overnight hours to some of the coldest readings of the season.
Q: Are there any weather advisories in effect?
A: A Cold Weather Advisory for most of Chicagoland is set to expire at noon on Tuesday.
Q: What is the expected high temperature for Tuesday?
A: The day’s high temperature is expected to barely reach the double digits.
Q: How can I stay safe during this cold snap?
A: Limit your time outdoors if possible, and be sure to bundle up in layers when you do need to go outside.
Q: Are there any warming centers available?
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