Chicago Faces Bitter Cold After Snowstorm
Chicago Faces Bitter Cold After Snowstorm
US · Published Jan 26, 2026
Chicago faces dangerously low wind chills, potentially reaching -20°F in Cook County.
Following a recent snowstorm, residents are urged to take precautions against extreme cold.
Local authorities are providing warming centers and advising residents to check for transportation delays.
Chicago braces for bitter cold after snowstorm
Chicago is bracing for another wave of bitter cold following a recent snowstorm. According to the Chicago Tribune, temperatures are expected to plummet, with wind chills reaching dangerously low levels. The National Weather Service has warned that between midnight and noon on Monday, Cook County could experience wind chills as low as minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit. This follows a period of heavy snowfall that has already impacted the region, with residents seen clearing snow from cars and sidewalks. The cold snap is part of a larger pattern of frigid weather gripping the area, with temperatures remaining in the single digits and below-zero wind chills reported in various parts of the city.
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