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Dangerous wind chills through Wednesday in Chicago

Dangerous wind chills in Chicago again Tuesday night, snow Wednesday
Dangerous wind chills in Chicago again Tuesday night, snow Wednesday 03:02

CHICAGO (CBS) — A Weather Alert continues for brutally cold air mass now through Wednesday morning.

A cold weather advisory remains in effect until midnight Tuesday night for the entire Chicago area, with wind chills dropping to -20 to -25.

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The actual air temperature Tuesday night will drop to -1.

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Wind chills Wednesday morning will still be at -10 to -20.

After the advisory ends, we turn our attention to a quick-moving snow maker that takes shape Wednesday. Snow showers develop during the day with minor accumulations, tapering off at night.

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A dusting to one inch of snow is expected. The snow will slow down the afternoon and evening rush Wednesday.

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Further, since a polar cold air mass is in place, roads will be slick making for hazardous travel. This is especially true after dark.

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On Thursday, flurries in the morning will be followed by mixed skies.

The high both Wednesday and Thursday will be a still-below-freezing, but relatively mild 24.

Temperatures rise as we reach for the weekend. Ice jams are likely as we transition to a milder trend of weather.

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Chicago warning centers 

Warming centers are open in Chicago on Tuesday as a cold weather alert takes effect. 

The following warming centers are available:

Englewood Community Service Center 
1140 West 79th St.
312-747-0200 

Garfield Community Service Center 
10 South Kedzie Ave.
312-746-5400  

Martin Luther King Community Service Center 
4314 South Cottage Grove
312-747-2300 

North Area Community Service Center 
845 West Wilson Ave. 
312-744-2580 

South Chicago Community Service Center 
8650 South Commercial Ave.
312-747-0500 

Trina Davila Community Service Center 
4312 West North Ave. 
312-744-2014 

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