By Chicago City Wire Report |
Jan 11, 2024
Chicago’s first true winter weather of the season is expected to begin this week and continue into the coming weeks, with snowfall projected over the weekend along with temperatures plummeting into the negatives. As subzero cold sets in for the first time this year, CDPH urges all Chicagoans to exercise caution and use best practices to keep themselves safe, warm, and dry through the winter. Temperatures of 0 and below are extremely hazardous to human health, and exposure to the cold without proper preparation can lead to hypothermia, frostbite, and worse in a matter of minutes. Make sure to take the following precautions: