Chicago Weather Alert: Dangerous wind chills, blowing snow
CHICAGO (CBS)-- A winter storm warning remains in effect through Saturday morning through most of the Chicago area, as dangerously cold temperatures, strong winds, and blowing snow will persist overnight.
A blizzard warning also remains in effect through Saturday morning for La Porte County and Porter County in northwest Indiana.
Our Arctic blast continues tonight with lows below zero areawide and wind chills as cold as -30°. Frost bite can happen in as little as ten to 20 minutes, so you will want to limit outdoor exposure.
Winds will be gusty, so drifting and blowing snow will be possible through Saturday.
Highs on Saturday will be in the single digits and low teens. Wind Chills as cold as -30° in the morning, then -5° to -15° in the afternoon.
Sunday will be mostly sunny and cold. Highs in the low teens and wind chills just below zero. There's a chance of light snow showers Sunday night with lingering flurries into Monday.
Highs will be in the 20s Monday and Tuesday, then increasing into the 40s by midweek with rain chances late in the week.
TONIGHT: Dangerously cold with blowing and drifting snow overnight. Low -1°, with wind chills -20 to -30 degrees.
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy and breezy. Some blowing snow. High 10°, wind chills of -5 to -15 degrees.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny skies. High 12°, wind chills of -1 to -10 degrees.