Chicagoans who lost power on North Side get their electricity back, but another frigid night is ahead.
A significant portion of Chicago's North Side experienced a blackout due to extreme cold, leaving approximately 1,500 households in the dark. The situation improved when power was restored to these areas, with West Ridge being particularly affected initially, according to ComEd's website. However, a spokesperson for the utility company stated that most outages were unrelated to the severe winter weather and that crews remained on standby around the clock.
As temperatures plummeted across the city, wind chills reached as low as 36 degrees below zero at O'Hare Airport and 34 below zero at Midway International Airport. Chicago's official temperature reading dropped to 8 degrees below zero at O'Hare.
A cold weather advisory remains in effect through Saturday, with forecasters warning that temperatures will continue to drop and wind chills are expected to reach about 20 below zero. Meteorologist David King cautions that any perceived warmth is relative, describing the upcoming night as "another cold one." The National Weather Service predicts that significant snowfall from a major winter storm passing through the United States could mitigate some of the impacts.
Despite these forecasts, residents are advised to stay indoors or take precautions when venturing outdoors. According to King, considering your activities and time spent outside will help minimize exposure to the extreme cold.
A significant portion of Chicago's North Side experienced a blackout due to extreme cold, leaving approximately 1,500 households in the dark. The situation improved when power was restored to these areas, with West Ridge being particularly affected initially, according to ComEd's website. However, a spokesperson for the utility company stated that most outages were unrelated to the severe winter weather and that crews remained on standby around the clock.
As temperatures plummeted across the city, wind chills reached as low as 36 degrees below zero at O'Hare Airport and 34 below zero at Midway International Airport. Chicago's official temperature reading dropped to 8 degrees below zero at O'Hare.
A cold weather advisory remains in effect through Saturday, with forecasters warning that temperatures will continue to drop and wind chills are expected to reach about 20 below zero. Meteorologist David King cautions that any perceived warmth is relative, describing the upcoming night as "another cold one." The National Weather Service predicts that significant snowfall from a major winter storm passing through the United States could mitigate some of the impacts.
Despite these forecasts, residents are advised to stay indoors or take precautions when venturing outdoors. According to King, considering your activities and time spent outside will help minimize exposure to the extreme cold.
. One day it's dark, the next it's back on, but another night is basically guaranteed to be a freeze fest 
. I mean, I get that the power people were busy trying to fix stuff and all, but come on, can't we just have one decent night of warm temps?! 
. I mean, sure, I know it's winter and all that jazz, but can't we just have a normal 50-degree day for once?! 
... like, yeah, I love a good snowy day as much as the next person, but do we really need to be dealing with it right now?! 
Can't we just have a quiet night in with some hot cocoa instead? 
! 1500 households are out for hours and no one says sorry? And now we're stuck with another frigid night ahead... like anyone didn't see this coming 
. Just keep saying it's not related to the weather and hoping people don't get annoyed 
. And don't even get me started on the wind chill warnings, 20 below zero?! Are they kidding us? 
. 20 below zero sounds brutal - gotta make sure to bundle up if you're venturing outside... anyone got some good cold-weather recs? 
. People need to bundle up and be smart about it. I'm still shaking from that blackout last week, now we're dealing with another round of sub-zero temps. Power's back on in most areas, but I heard West Ridge is still a bit out. Crews must've been runnin' around like mad to get the power restored so quickly. Can't say I blame 'em, though - it's not easy dealin' with this crazy weather.
and stuff. I guess just gonna have to bundle up and take my chances outside... or maybe just stay indoors and play video games all day 
they were shivering in the dark with kids and pets... can you imagine?! 
At least it's back on now, but oh man another freezing night is coming? 
gotta make sure we bundle up and check on our neighbors who might be more vulnerable. And btw, 20 below zero? Brrr 
hope the snow comes soon to make it slightly more bearable... or at least make the cold feel less bitter 
and now another frigid night ahead? like, what even is going on with this weather?! 20 below zero?! that's just crazy talk 
. I'm just glad everyone is safe and sound now. But yeah, another frigid night is ahead... I hope our utilities are better equipped to handle this kind of thing? I mean, can't we have a reliable power grid in the 21st century? 