Chicago's Weekend Chill: What You Need to Know

Chicago is preparing for a severe weekend, with snow and dangerously low temperatures on the horizon.

Weather Advisories in Effect

• Cold Weather Advisory: Several counties in Illinois and Wisconsin, starting Saturday evening until Sunday noon.
• Winter Weather Advisory: LaSalle and Livingston counties, from Saturday morning to evening.

Weekend Weather Outlook

• Friday: Clouds roll in during the afternoon.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with snow accumulation, especially south of Interstate 80.
• Temperature: Set to plummet, with wind chills potentially reaching -30 degrees.

City of Aurora's Preparedness

• Warming Center: Opened to offer meals and cots for sleeping.
• Mayor's Initiative: Prioritizes opening warming centers whenever temperatures dip below 32 degrees to prevent cold-related deaths.

Game Day Weather

• Sunday Morning: Expected to be the coldest part of the weekend, just before the Chicago Bears game at Soldier Field.
• Game Day Conditions:
• Wind Chills: Ranging from -5 to -10 degrees.
• Winds: May ease up by Sunday afternoon, but it will still be bitterly cold.

Good News

• Warming Trend: Expected next week, with temperatures potentially climbing into the 40s by Wednesday.