Chicago opens warming centers amid extreme cold advisory

The Brief

  • A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for Chicago with wind chills as low as -25˚, increasing the risk of frostbite in 30 minutes.
  • Warming centers are open throughout the city from Jan. 18 to Jan. 24, including community centers, libraries, park district locations, and police stations.
  • Operating hours for warming centers may be extended based on the weather forecast.

CHICAGO Temperatures are about to plummet into the single digits in Chicago over the next few days.

In response, the City of Chicago has opened several warming centers that will be available through Friday, Jan. 24.

Winter Warming Centers Open

What we know:

A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for Chicago from 6 p.m. Sunday until noon on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

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