Forecast: Continued cold, chance of passing flurries

Current conditions

Looking ahead

The current area of bitterly cold air will finally break down in coming days.

A large area of frigid arctic air currently in place will slowly migrate back into eastern Canada by this weekend. The jet stream will become more westerly, delivering milder, Pacific-origin air.

• WEDNESDAY EVENING
• SATURDAY AFTERNOON

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?

A: The current forecast is for continued cold temperatures, with a chance of passing flurries.

Q: What are the current temperature readings?

A: The current temperature readings are shown in the graphic above.

Q: What are the warming center locations?

A: The warming center locations are listed above.

Q: How can I stay safe during extreme weather?

A: Residents can stay safe during extreme weather by following the above guidelines and checking on relatives, neighbors, and friends during a winter weather emergency.

Conclusion

The current cold snap is expected to continue, with a chance of passing flurries. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions to stay safe and warm. For more information on warming centers and other resources, please visit the above links.