Bitter Cold and Snow to Hit Chicago Ahead of Sunday's Bears Game
A powerful arctic front is expected to bring extremely cold temperatures and wind chills of minus-20 degrees Fahrenheit or lower by Sunday night, with the city potentially seeing up to 1-2 inches of snowfall. The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory, warning of the dangers of hypothermia and frostbite due to prolonged exposure to the extreme conditions.
The cold air is expected to make travel hazardous, particularly during the Sunday evening Bears game at Soldier Field. Road crews are bracing for slippery roads and reduced visibility, with forecasters urging drivers to exercise caution while navigating the city.
"It's a wintry week in Chicago," warned National Weather Service meteorologist Brett Borchardt. "We're expecting road conditions to be slippery, so we don't want people letting their guard down." The Bears game is expected to see snow falling during the contest, with up to 1-2 inches of accumulation possible.
To combat the cold, the city has set up warming shelters and centers, including the Chicago Public Library, park district locations, and police districts. The city's senior centers will reopen on Tuesday, offering a safe haven for seniors in need. Cook County courthouses are also expected to open as warming shelters, providing food, water, and restrooms for those seeking refuge.
As the cold front moves out of the area by Wednesday, temperatures are expected to rise gradually, reaching highs in the 20s and potentially warmer conditions by Thursday. However, another push of arctic air is predicted for next weekend, which could bring even lower temperatures than Sunday night's extreme conditions.
Residents are advised to bundle up and be prepared for the wintry weather ahead, as forecasters caution that it will be a challenging week in Chicago.
A powerful arctic front is expected to bring extremely cold temperatures and wind chills of minus-20 degrees Fahrenheit or lower by Sunday night, with the city potentially seeing up to 1-2 inches of snowfall. The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory, warning of the dangers of hypothermia and frostbite due to prolonged exposure to the extreme conditions.
The cold air is expected to make travel hazardous, particularly during the Sunday evening Bears game at Soldier Field. Road crews are bracing for slippery roads and reduced visibility, with forecasters urging drivers to exercise caution while navigating the city.
"It's a wintry week in Chicago," warned National Weather Service meteorologist Brett Borchardt. "We're expecting road conditions to be slippery, so we don't want people letting their guard down." The Bears game is expected to see snow falling during the contest, with up to 1-2 inches of accumulation possible.
To combat the cold, the city has set up warming shelters and centers, including the Chicago Public Library, park district locations, and police districts. The city's senior centers will reopen on Tuesday, offering a safe haven for seniors in need. Cook County courthouses are also expected to open as warming shelters, providing food, water, and restrooms for those seeking refuge.
As the cold front moves out of the area by Wednesday, temperatures are expected to rise gradually, reaching highs in the 20s and potentially warmer conditions by Thursday. However, another push of arctic air is predicted for next weekend, which could bring even lower temperatures than Sunday night's extreme conditions.
Residents are advised to bundle up and be prepared for the wintry weather ahead, as forecasters caution that it will be a challenging week in Chicago.
apparently the arctic front is bringin that crazy cold temp tho minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit is no joke 
dont even get me started on the roads & travel conditions ill be glad when sunday comes & i can watch the bears game from the warmth of my own home lol 
! Minus 20 degrees? That's like, super cold even for me 
! And now they're saying there could be up to 1-2 inches of snow on Sunday during the Bears game? Talk about a nightmare! I'm just imagining all those people trying to navigate the roads and stadiums with visibility reduced by snow and ice 
It's gonna be a tough week ahead, for sure. Fingers crossed that the temps warm up a bit by Thursday 
, like seriously, minus 20 degrees and snow? it's not even spring yet! but you know what's even more suspicious? the fact that they're setting up these warming shelters just for the game, it's like, what's really going on here? are they trying to make sure all those fans don't freeze their butts off so they can focus on the game instead of shivering in the stands? and then another arctic push next weekend? this is getting weird, dude 
️ hot cuppa any day! 
u guys this bears game sunday is gonna b SOOO bad 4 everybody especially drivin thru chicago rn w/ all ths snow & wind chill -20f?! 
who's got gloves & hats 2 keep ur hands & face from FREEzin??! 
let's all just stay warm & safe at home 
and im already dreading sunday's bears game 
i mean who needs all that snow and freezing temps? can't we just have milder winters like california or something? and what's up with the city not having more warming shelters for people in need? its not just seniors, there are so many homeless ppl struggling to stay warm during these harsh conditions 
we need more support for vulnerable communities during times like this. and can we please get some better public transportation options so ppl dont have to risk their lives driving in the snow? 
! Like, minus 20 degrees? That's crazy cold, fam 
. I'm low-key salty that I won't be able to make it to the game 
, but safety first, right? Stay warm out there, Chi-town! 
. Who thought it was a good idea to play a sports game in the middle of winter anyway? Can't they just move it indoors or something? And, like, warming shelters? More like warming up the tourist season, am I right?