City Opens Warming Centers as Wind Chills Forecast to Drop Below Zero

Chicago is opening warming centers as temperatures plummet, providing safe spaces for residents during the extreme cold snap.

City Opens Warming Centers as Wind Chills Forecast to Drop Below Zero
City Opens Warming Centers as Wind Chills Forecast to Drop Below Zero

Chicago: The city is opening six warming centers from Monday to Wednesday. With temperatures dropping into the single digits, these centers will be a lifesaver.

They’ll be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Some libraries and other municipal buildings might also serve as warming spots, but their hours can vary. If someone needs a place to stay, the Garfield Community Service Center is open 24/7.

On Monday, expect a high of 19 and a low of 9, with wind chills hitting minus 4 overnight. Tuesday won’t be much better, with highs around 17 and lows of 8, and wind chills dropping to minus 5.

Things should warm up a bit later in the week, with sunny skies and temperatures reaching the mid-30s by Thursday and Friday. But don’t get too comfy; rain and snow are on the way after that.

A cold front is moving in, so be careful out there. The melted snow could freeze again, making roads slick. Tomorrow morning, we’ll see those sub-zero wind chills, so bundle up!

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