Chicago weather: Gusty winds, flurries and bitter cold grip the region

Arctic temps to linger in danger zone through week

Arctic winds are sticking around central Illinois for a few more days, and experts are advising people about precautionary measures to avoid injuries.

Chicago weather: Gusty winds, flurries and bitter cold grip the region

Cold, windy conditions persist across Chicago this week, with occasional flurries and a possible lake-effect snow threat later in the forecast.

Blowing, drifting snow could impact Chicago-area roads

Motorists are being urged to use caution as blustery conditions could cause blowing and drifting snow in the Chicago area. This weekend’s snowfall dumped more than eight inches of snow in some locations and several inches away from Lake Michigan, and that snow could end up causing some travel difficulties for motorists overnight Monday and well into the day on Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service, a clipper system sweeping through …