Snow, single-digit temps hit Chicago area prompting Winter Weather Advisory

Snow, single-digit temps hit Chicago area prompting Winter Weather Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of the Chicago area as snow is expected to create hazardous travel conditions through the weekend.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of the Chicago area as snow is expected to create hazardous travel conditions through the weekend.

Why the viral terracotta pot heater is a dangerous myth: What to do instead

Why the viral terracotta pot heater is a dangerous myth: What to do instead

Staying warm during an ice storm is paramount, but a recent “trick" going around social media is not what you think it is and can actually be dangerous.

Staying warm during an ice storm is paramount, but a recent “trick" going around social media is not what you think it is and can actually be dangerous.

Chicago weather: Frigid cold continues with lake-effect snow on the way

Chicago weather: Frigid cold continues with lake-effect snow on the way

The frigid cold of Friday continued early Saturday, but with an every so slight warm-up, if you could call it that, as the day goes on.

The frigid cold of Friday continued early Saturday, but with an every so slight warm-up, if you could call it that, as the day goes on.

Neighbors speak out after elderly Chicago woman dies from cold exposure
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Neighbors speak out after elderly Chicago woman dies from cold exposure

An elderly woman in Evergreen Park has died after being exposed to extreme cold inside her home, a tragic reminder of the dangers winter weather can pose — especially for seniors living alone.

An elderly woman in Evergreen Park has died after being exposed to extreme cold inside her home, a tragic reminder of the dangers winter weather can pose — especially for seniors living alone.

USPS warns of mail delivery delays in over 30 states

USPS warns of mail delivery delays in over 30 states

The Postal Service (USPS) is warning that mail delivery could be disrupted in dozens of states due to a severe winter storm.

The Postal Service (USPS) is warning that mail delivery could be disrupted in dozens of states due to a severe winter storm.

Chicago weather: Weekend snow chances return amid dangerous cold

Chicago weather: Weekend snow chances return amid dangerous cold

More winter weather is headed to the Chicago area this weekend as lake-effect snow and a large storm system to the south move closer together.

More winter weather is headed to the Chicago area this weekend as lake-effect snow and a large storm system to the south move closer together.

Traveling during the winter storm? Here's what to do if your flight gets canceled
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Traveling during the winter storm? Here's what to do if your flight gets canceled

Winter weather has been messing up flights all over the country. Tens of thousands got delayed and hundreds got canceled completely. Katy Nastro, a travel expert with going.com, joins us. 

Winter weather has been messing up flights all over the country. Tens of thousands got delayed and hundreds got canceled completely. Katy Nastro, a travel expert with going.com, joins us. 

Chicago weather: Bitter cold grips region as snow chances return

Chicago weather: Bitter cold grips region as snow chances return

Dangerous cold is settling over the Chicago area, with snow chances returning this weekend and bitter temperatures expected to linger into Monday.

Dangerous cold is settling over the Chicago area, with snow chances returning this weekend and bitter temperatures expected to linger into Monday.

ComEd readies crews as extreme cold raises risk of power outages
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ComEd readies crews as extreme cold raises risk of power outages

With dangerous cold gripping Chicagoland, ComEd says extra crews are on standby, offering guidance for homeowners on saving energy and what to do if power goes out.

With dangerous cold gripping Chicagoland, ComEd says extra crews are on standby, offering guidance for homeowners on saving energy and what to do if power goes out.

Salvation Army opens 24/7 warming centers as dangerous cold grips Chicago

Salvation Army opens 24/7 warming centers as dangerous cold grips Chicago

As dangerous cold grips Chicago, the Salvation Army is offering round-the-clock warming centers and street outreach to help people avoid deadly exposure.

As dangerous cold grips Chicago, the Salvation Army is offering round-the-clock warming centers and street outreach to help people avoid deadly exposure.

Dangerous cold triggers flight cancelations at O’Hare, more expected this weekend
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Dangerous cold triggers flight cancelations at O’Hare, more expected this weekend

Extreme cold and a major winter storm are disrupting air travel nationwide, with dozens of cancelations already at Chicago airports and more than 1,400 U.S. flights preemptively grounded ahead of snow and ice.

Extreme cold and a major winter storm are disrupting air travel nationwide, with dozens of cancelations already at Chicago airports and more than 1,400 U.S. flights preemptively grounded ahead of snow and ice.

What is an icequake? Term trends amid extreme cold snap in Chicago
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What is an icequake? Term trends amid extreme cold snap in Chicago

The term "icequake" is trending online as Chicagoland deals with an extreme temperature plunge. FOX Chicago's Kaitlin Cody explains what it is.

The term "icequake" is trending online as Chicagoland deals with an extreme temperature plunge. FOX Chicago's Kaitlin Cody explains what it is.

Chicago weather: Arctic air brings dangerous wind chills, closes schools

Chicago weather: Arctic air brings dangerous wind chills, closes schools

Dangerous cold continues across Chicago through Saturday, with snow arriving this weekend and road conditions likely worsening into early next week.

Dangerous cold continues across Chicago through Saturday, with snow arriving this weekend and road conditions likely worsening into early next week.