Bundle Up: Coldest Temperatures of the Season Are Here
Temperatures in the Teens, "Feels Like" Single Digits
Chicago is in for a cold morning, with temperatures during the 7 a.m. hour reaching the teens. The "feels like" temperature is even colder, with single-digit readings. And, unfortunately, it’s not expected to get much warmer throughout the day.
City’s Warming Centers Open to Help Keep People Warm
The city has a network of over 200 public facilities that are available to help people stay warm, including:
- Library and park district locations
- Police departments
- City Colleges of Chicago facilities (during business or designated hours)
Additionally, with temperatures below 32 degrees, the city’s Department of Family and Support Services has opened up its six warming centers. Cook County also maintains a number of warming centers.
Weekend Outlook: Coldest Chicago Weekend in 10 Months
Saturday:
- Mostly sunny and very cold
- Wind chills in the teens
- Wind speed: 10-15 mph, gusts up to 20 mph
- High: 26°F
Saturday Night:
- Clear and bitter cold
- Wind chills near zero
- Wind speed: 5-10 mph, gusts up to 17 mph
- Low: 14°F
Sunday:
- Mostly sunny and very cold
- Wind chills in the upper teens
- Wind speed: 10-20 mph
- High: 27°F
Extended Outlook:
- Another cold day on Monday with mostly sunny skies and highs around 31°F
- We’ll finally get above freezing on Tuesday with more clouds and a chance of light snow late in the day
- Highs near 40°F on Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies and a chance of snow showers
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What are the city’s warming centers?
A: The city’s Department of Family and Support Services has opened up its six warming centers, and Cook County also maintains a number of warming centers.
Q: What facilities are part of the city’s warming network?
A: The city’s network includes library and park district locations, police departments, and City Colleges of Chicago facilities (during business or designated hours).
Q: How cold will it be this weekend?
A: Temperatures will be in the teens, with "feels like" temperatures in the single digits. Wind chills will also be a factor, with teens on Saturday and Sunday.
Q: When will it start to warm up?
A: We’ll finally get above freezing on Tuesday with more clouds and a chance of light snow late in the day. Highs near 40°F on Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies and a chance of snow showers.
