When will the weather be "perfect?"

Weeks of subfreezing weather are giving way, at least briefly, to temperatures in the 40s and 50s, putting many midwestern cities on guard for flooding, roof collapses and clogged storm drains. Some areas expected a double whammy: warm, spring-like air combined with heavy rains that could compound the problem and turn the big melt into a muddy, damaging mess. After enduring so many snowstorms and painfully cold days, the people who emerged Wednesday in Chicago were delighted by sunshine and warmth that let them indulge in the simple pleasure of a walk or a jog.

The cold has definitely somewhat disappear but the weather is still tricky, so don't get too happy. People thought Spring was right around the corner, sorry to say but I don't think so. I wish it did. So still be prepared Chicago, we never know what to expect! 

It is definitely bad!

Think we’re having a brutal winter? Winter temperatures in Oymyakon, Russia, average minus 50 C ( minus 58 F). The remote village is generally considered the coldest inhabited area on Earth. Oymyakon is a two-day drive from Yakutsk, the regional capital which has the lowest winter temperatures of any city in the world.

Oymyakon’s lowest recorded temperature was a frigid minus 71.2  C (minus 96.16 F) back in 1924. According to "The Independent"  wearing glasses outdoors can cause them to stick to the wearer’s face. This is just one of the more menial problems of the extremely cold weather.

Other adaptations locals have to make in their daily lives are more extreme than a short time of nearsightedness or farsightedness when stepping outside. The frozen ground makes it difficult for working indoor plumbing, so most toilets are outhouses. The bitter cold also makes it difficult to dig graves. The ground  has to be warmed with a bonfire before a funeral. Locals use heated garages for their cars. Cars left outside need to be kept running, otherwise they will not restart. Planes cannot fly into the area in the winter. And of course the risk of frostbite is great after only a few minutes in the cold.

Another Weekend of Snow

Latest radar trends snow the area of heaviest snowfall moving rapidly through the Chicago area. Visibilities are as low as 1/8 mil and the snow is quickly piling up. Most areas will get between 1-3 inches before it diminishes with a few areas picking up as much as 4 inches.

Another period of snow is possible later this afternoon or evening with another inch or two of accumulation expected mainly across portions of the Chicago Metro area. The area of snow is moving rapidly to the east and will be ending from the west between 2 and 4 pm. Most areas will pick up 1 to 3 inches of snow but some local 4 inch totals are possible.

Brrrrrrr! Lets bundle up!

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Will the frigid cold stop? Frigid Days Continue Into Next Week for Chicago.

Bitterly cold conditions will continue across Chicagoland through the weekend and into the beginning of next week. Overnight temperatures will range between the single digits and below zero through next Tuesday. The dangerous cold could induce cold-related illnesses to anyone outdoors. Those outside should take the proper precautions, wearing layers and dressing warmly. This Chicago, anything can be expected so try to stay as warm as possible! BUNDLE UP! http://vortex.accuweather.com/adc2004/pub/includes/columns/newsstory/2014/650x366_02062324_hd21.jpg