"Bitter Chill Ahead: Arctic Air Brings Snow and Wind Chills to Sunday's Bears Game"
A blast of arctic air is set to hit the Chicago area on Sunday night, bringing with it wind chills plummeting to minus-20 degrees below zero and potentially heavy snowfall for the city. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory, warning of hazardous travel conditions, icy roads, and reduced visibility.
For Bears fans attending the team's playoff game at Soldier Field, which is set to kick off just before sunset, the forecast is looking like a dusting of snow with temperatures dipping to around 5 degrees. Northwest Chicago residents can expect even colder wind chills, some as low as minus-25 degrees.
The arctic air will bring with it a significant risk of hypothermia and frostbite, especially for those exposed outdoors for short periods. "Roads could get pretty slippery, so we don't want people letting their guard down," said National Weather Service meteorologist Brett Borchardt. "Certainly during the game, we're expecting snow to be falling."
To combat the cold, city warming centers will be open on Sunday and Monday, including the 10 S. Kedzie Ave location, as well as Chicago Public Library and park district locations. Cook County courthouses will also serve as warming shelters.
The cold snap is expected to continue into Tuesday, with temperatures gradually warming up before dropping back into the 20s by Wednesday. However, more snow could be on the way later in the week, with another push of arctic air next weekend potentially bringing even lower temperatures than Sunday night's bitter chill.
Borchardt warned that the exact track of the storms is still uncertain, but advises residents to bundle up and keep their jackets handy. "It's going to be a wintry week in Chicago," he said.
A blast of arctic air is set to hit the Chicago area on Sunday night, bringing with it wind chills plummeting to minus-20 degrees below zero and potentially heavy snowfall for the city. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory, warning of hazardous travel conditions, icy roads, and reduced visibility.
For Bears fans attending the team's playoff game at Soldier Field, which is set to kick off just before sunset, the forecast is looking like a dusting of snow with temperatures dipping to around 5 degrees. Northwest Chicago residents can expect even colder wind chills, some as low as minus-25 degrees.
The arctic air will bring with it a significant risk of hypothermia and frostbite, especially for those exposed outdoors for short periods. "Roads could get pretty slippery, so we don't want people letting their guard down," said National Weather Service meteorologist Brett Borchardt. "Certainly during the game, we're expecting snow to be falling."
To combat the cold, city warming centers will be open on Sunday and Monday, including the 10 S. Kedzie Ave location, as well as Chicago Public Library and park district locations. Cook County courthouses will also serve as warming shelters.
The cold snap is expected to continue into Tuesday, with temperatures gradually warming up before dropping back into the 20s by Wednesday. However, more snow could be on the way later in the week, with another push of arctic air next weekend potentially bringing even lower temperatures than Sunday night's bitter chill.
Borchardt warned that the exact track of the storms is still uncertain, but advises residents to bundle up and keep their jackets handy. "It's going to be a wintry week in Chicago," he said.
Ugh, this arctic air is no joke! Minus 20 degrees below zero? That's crazy cold! I'm all for enjoying sports, but not when it comes at the cost of your health. The city warming centers are a great idea tho, at least some people will be able to stay warm and safe. Can't wait to see how the game goes with snow falling everywhere 
. Maybe Bears fans should wear layers just in case? 
But you know what? I think this arctic air blast is kinda exciting?! I mean, who doesn't love an excuse to cozy up with a hot cup of cocoa and binge-watch their fave shows? 
And let's be real, the Bears game is always a party, so even if it's snowing outside, we can still have a blast indoors! 
Plus, free warming centers? That's just amazing! 
I'm all about finding the silver lining in this cold snap. Who needs sunshine when you can have snowflakes dancing on your windows?! 
idk how da bears game is gonna go down with wind chills that cold lol thinkin bout all da ppl who gotta brave dat outside, esp the youngins & seniors, gotta feel 4 them 
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. 5 degrees at Soldier Field? That's like, almost as cold as my laptop on a freezing winter morning 
Chicago is gonna be SOOO cold on Sunday 
...like, minus 20 degrees?! 
! And don't even get me started on the snow and wind chill 
. I'm just worried about everyone getting frostbite or hypothermia 
. But hey, at least there are warming centers for people to take cover 
️...like, city libraries and stuff? 
. More snow later in the week? Yikes! 
Can we please just get some sunshine already?! 
wind chills that low? that's insane!!! if u r plannin on goin to da bears game, dont forget ur parka and gloves or u might be shivin off ur toes 
I'm just gonna stay inside with a hot cup of tea and a cozy blanket on Sunday. Not sure how Bears fans are gonna handle that cold... Better safe than sorry, right? 
I'm all about the coziness, but this cold snap is getting out of hand. And don't even get me started on the snow and wind chills... minus-25 degrees? Are you kidding me? 
. And I have to wonder if those wind chills are gonna be a thing on Monday too... 
. Wind chills of -20°C?! 
that's crazy talk! And all that snow 
. Hopefully, the city warming centers are super busy so everyone can get warm and cozy 
. And yeah, I'd rather not risk getting frostbite 
. Can we just have a snow day already? 
. I mean, what's with all these warning signs and precautions? It's like they're preparing for something bigger, but we don't know what 
. And have you noticed how quickly the temperature dropped? Like, what even is an arctic air blast doing showing up out of nowhere 
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. also, dont 4get ur jacket & gloves cuz u never no when u might need 'em lol. lets all just hope the game goes smoothly & we can all enjoy the snow