Extreme Cold Snap Hits Chicago, Ice Forms Inside Hotel Room
Extreme Cold Snap Hits Chicago, Ice Forms Inside Hotel Room
US · Published Feb 16, 2026
Viral video shows ice forming inside a Chicago hotel room due to extreme cold.
Chicago's harsh winters are influenced by its continental climate and Lake Michigan's lake-effect snow.
The 'feels like' temperature was reportedly -14°F (-25°C) during the cold snap.
Ice forms inside hotel room in Chicago
An extreme cold wave has struck Chicago, as evidenced by a viral video showing ice forming inside a hotel room. The video, shared on TikTok by user @mayarosediamond, reveals a layer of snow and ice accumulating inside a hotel window. The user reported a wind chill of -25°C at the time of filming.
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