Chicago will experience a snowy and cold week as a winter weather system moves into the area. Lake effect snow is expected to develop Sunday evening around 8 p.m., continuing into Monday morning’s commute, according to the National Weather Service.
Snowfall between 1 to 3 inches is likely by Monday afternoon. The snow will start in the northern suburbs near Waukegan on Sunday night and slowly move south toward downtown Chicago by Monday morning. It will then continue through areas like Oak Lawn and Chicago Heights before tapering off in northwest Indiana by Tuesday morning. Drivers should be cautious of slippery roads during their commutes.
Temperatures will also drop significantly this week. On Monday and Tuesday, daytime highs will stay in the mid-20s, with overnight lows falling into the teens. Wednesday will be even colder, with daytime highs around 21 degrees and nighttime lows dipping to 9 degrees. A slight warm-up is expected by Thursday, with temperatures climbing to 24 degrees during the day and 28 degrees by Friday.
In response to the cold weather, the city is opening its warming centers at six community service locations. These centers will be available from Monday to Friday, operating from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The centers are located at:
- Garfield Community Service Center, 10 S. Kedzie Ave., (312) 746-5400
- Englewood Community Service Center, 1140 W. 79th St., (312) 747-0200
- Martin Luther King Community Service Center, 4314 S. Cottage Grove, (312) 747-2300
- North Area Community Service Center, 845 W. Wilson Ave., (312) 744-2580
- South Chicago Community Service Center, 8650 S. Commercial Ave., (312) 747-0500
- Trina Davila Community Service Center, 4312 W. North Ave., (312) 744-2014
In addition to these locations, people can warm up at Chicago Public Libraries, Chicago Park District facilities, and senior centers. Residents can also call 311 to find the nearest warming center. The city opens these facilities whenever temperatures drop to 32 degrees or below.
