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Chicago Braces for More Snow: Cold Weekend Ahead
16 Jan
Summary
- Chicago area to receive 1 to 3 inches of snow Thursday into Friday.
- Temperatures will be in the teens with wind chills near zero for the Bears game.
- Over 30 vehicles were involved in crashes on Indiana Toll Road due to snow.
The Chicago area is preparing for another round of winter weather, with snow anticipated from Thursday into Friday. Meteorologists predict accumulations of one to three inches, potentially causing slick conditions during the morning commute. Following this, the weekend is expected to be exceptionally cold, featuring daily chances of snow showers and plunging temperatures.
Fans attending the Bears game can anticipate frigid conditions, with temperatures in the teens and wind chills dipping close to zero. This forecast comes after recent lake-effect snow bands moved through northwest Indiana on Wednesday and Thursday, leaving some areas with accumulations and reduced visibility.
The severe weather has already impacted travel, as evidenced by a series of 30-vehicle crashes on the Indiana Toll Road near Elkhart on Wednesday. Heavy snowfall and limited visibility were cited as factors in the incident, which resulted in several hospitalizations, though all individuals are expected to recover.
