CHICAGO — It’ll remain frigid Sunday around Chicagoland, and we could see some lake-effect snow Sunday night.
As for the major winter storm that’s passing through the Midwest? We’re going to dodge it.
That storm will pass Chicagoland to the south, affecting downstate road, rail and air traffic. Places like Kansas City, St. Louis, Champaign, Springfield and Indianapolis are expected to get socked with more than 5 inches of snow Sunday into Monday, with 8 to 12 inches predicted in the areas of heaviest snow.
A Winter Storm Warning and even a Blizzard Warning will be in effect into Monday afternoon for the areas expected to get hit the hardest, with a Winter Weather Advisory or Ice Storm Warning in effect for other areas along that line. But the furthest north in Illinois that advisory extends is Iroquois County, south of Chicagoland — for now, at least.
According to the WGN Weather Center’s latest predictions, lake effect snow is a strong possibility overnight — with an estimated placed at an 80% chance.
As for us, Sunday temps won’t top out until late in the evening, with highs in the mid-20s. It’ll be a cloudy, cold and gusty day, with north/northeast winds up to 30 miles per hour later in the day.
Monday will again be breezy, with periods of morning snow then afternoon snow showers, and steady winds from 15 to 25 miles per hour. Depending on your location, Chicagoland could see 1 to 3 inches of snow over the next 24 to 36 hours.
Looking Ahead
Cloudy skies on Tuesday, with highs in the mid- to upper 20s. Wednesday and Thursday will see a bit more sun, but still frigid, with highs in the mid- to upper 20s and lows in the teens.
Friday looks to start out sunny, but clouds increase late in the day, with a chance of snow showers and high temps around 30.
Our cold snap is expected to last at least through the middle of the month.
Warming Centers
The City coordinates a network of more than 190 public facilities available for warming. This includes participating Chicago Public Library locations, Chicago Park District, Chicago Police Department and City Colleges of Chicago facilities during business or designated hours.
Department of Family & Support Services:
The Chicago Department of Family & Support Services activates warming areas at the City’s six community service centers when temps are 32˚F or below.
- The warming areas are open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with reduced locations on holidays.
- Under extreme cold conditions as defined by the National Weather Service and communicated by OEMC, warming center hours of operation at 10 S. Kedzie may be extended.
- Seniors are welcome at any of DFSS’s 21 senior centers. DFSS partners with OEMC to use robocalls to inform seniors of key information regarding how to stay safe during extreme weather. Visit Chicago.gov/Seniors for senior center locations and hours.
- Those seeking a warm place to go after hours can also call 3-1-1 to be connected with available services.
- Individuals requiring emergency overnight shelter should also call 3-1-1.
- DFSS Homeless Outreach and Prevention (HOP) teams and street outreach partners work proactively with unhoused individuals to connect with warming options, shelter and well-being checks.
- Residents are also encouraged to check on relatives, neighbors and friends during a winter weather emergency.
Warming Centers Center Locations available Monday, Jan. 6 – Friday, Jan. 10:
All Community Service Centers (9am-5pm)
- Englewood Community Service Center – 1140 West 79th Street
- Garfield Community Service Center – 10 South Kedzie Avenue
- Dr. Martin Luther King Community Service Center – 4314 South Cottage Grove
- North Area Community Service Center – 845 West Wilson Avenue
- South Chicago Community Service Center – 8650 South Commercial Avenue
- Trina Davila Community Service Center – 4312 West North Avenue
Senior Centers (8:30am-4:30pm) – visit Chicago.gov/Seniors for locations.
Chicago Public Library locations, visit chipublib.org for hours and locations
