Bundle up! Bitter cold to last through midweek in Chicago area
Actual air temperatures will fall below zero Monday night.
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Actual air temperatures will fall below zero Monday night.
A cold weather advisory is in effect until 11 a.m. for wind chills of -15 to -25 degrees.
A cold weather advisory is in effect until 11 a.m. for wind chills of minus 15 to minus 25 degrees Monday morning.
Lows were dropping toward zero degrees, and factoring in the brisk winds will make it feel like -15 to -25 degrees outside.
Falling temperatures will happen by the afternoon, followed by bitter cold for two days.
Monday and Tuesday will be the coldest days, with dangerously cold wind chill readings in the -15 to -25 degree range.
Another round of snow is expected on Sunday in Chicago, before dangerous cold moves in to begin the work week. Meteorologist Kylee Miller has the First Alert Weather forecast.
More snow is expected in the Chicago area ahead of dangerous cold.
A few more rounds of snow are coming Saturday and Sunday in the Chicago area, before dangerous cold moves in Sunday night into Monday. Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the First Alert Weather forecast.
Heavy snow is expected to move through the Chicago area Friday night, before another chance for snow on Saturday. Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the First Alert Weather forecast.
An additional 1 to 3 inches of snowfall is possible on Saturday and Sunday.
Snow increases by 6 p.m., with widespread snow of 1-3" accumulation and messy travel conditions for the evening commute.
We are tracking the return of the polar vortex next week as a wavy jet stream brings a blast of Arctic air to the Great Lakes.
The impact of Wednesday's storm will still be felt during the early Thursday morning commute as crews continue to clean up the snow.
Snowfall reports as of 9 p.m. range from 1.5" to 4".
Widespread snowfall totaling 4 to 6 inches is expected through Wednesday, with isolated higher amounts along the North Shore.
Our next winter storm approaches Chicago on Wednesday.
A snowstorm Wednesday into Thursday looks to have a lot of moisture associated with it, meaning at least a few inches of accumulating snow right now is looking more likely.
We are in for messy weather ranging from drizzle to icing to some snow to the north.
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest 7-day forecast.
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest 7-day First Alert Weather forecast.
Light freezing drizzle and snow showers could make untreated roads and sidewalks slippery and dangerous.
Sunshine returns, as well as blustery breezes with gusts topping near 40 mph.
By midday, ice will thaw as temperatures rise to around 40 degrees.
Widespread freezing rain and drizzle are causing untreated roads, sidewalks, and driveways to become icy and slick.
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Actual air temperatures will fall below zero Monday night.
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