Winter

Picture this: It’s the dead of winter in Chicago, with a cold weather advisory in place, wind chills as low as -30 — and your car won’t start.

Alicia Roman has the latest forecast for the Chicago area as a cold weather advisory continues for a second day.

Two days of bitterly cold temperatures are expected this week in the Chicago area.

The latest round of wintry cold means below-zero wind chills for the Chicago area. NBC 5 meteorologist Kevin Jeanes has your forecast.

With dangerously low temperatures expected to persist, Chicago has activated over 200 warming centers to help residents stay safe. For after-hours assistance, residents can call 311 to find available resources.

Kevin Jeanes has the latest forecast.

While warming up cars for a while during the winter used to be a common practice, that has changed in recent decades.

While warming up cars for a while during the winter used to be a common practice, that has changed in recent decades.

Alicia Roman has the latest forecast.

The arctic air can not only be troublesome for people, but cause problems for vehicles, too. NBC Chicago’s Kate Chappell reports.

With a Chicago-area cold weather advisory bringing high temperatures in the single digits and wind chills as low as 25 degrees below zero, you might be wondering: Can you start your car and warm it up while you say, salt the driveway, or get the kids ready for school?

Pete Sack has the latest forecast for the Chicago area as a cold weather advisory continues.

When it comes to Illinois residents, there are a few roads they’d prefer to steer clear of in the winter.

While the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah often falls at varying points during November and December, this year’s festival of lights begins a bit later – and it comes with a calendar rarity.

Some years, the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah occurs closer to Thanksgiving time, with the eight-day holiday taking place in November or even early December. But in 2024, the festival of lights begins a little bit later — falling right on Christmas.

As the Chicago area gets its first snow of the season and potential wind chills in the 20s, can you start your car and warm it up while you, say, shovel the driveway?

Alicia Roman has the latest forecast.

NBC Chicago’s Matt Rodrigues takes a ride in the viral hot tub boats returning to Chicago ahead of the winter months.

Here are some crucial insights and practical advice to help individuals navigate treacherous icy conditions, from driving tips to proper footwear choices.

Nearly all of the Chicago area was under either a winter weather advisory or a winter storm warning, as threats of heavy, wet snow, high winds, low visibility, and dangerous travel conditions loomed, expected to persist throughout the day.