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Chicago Weather: Bitter cold temps for Bears gameday
Fox Chicago Meteorologist Mark Strehl has the forecast for Jan. 18, 2026.
CHICAGO - Fans should be ready to Bear Down for bitter cold temperatures for this gameday Sunday in Chicago.
Fox Chicago Meteorologist Mark Strehl has the forecast.
What to Expcect:
A Cold Weather Advisory will be in effect tonight for the conditions with high temps reaching around 20 degrees, well below the usual average of around 31 degrees.
The advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. on Monday for all of northeastern Illinois. Potential dangers include frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
By kickoff at around 5:30 p.m., it is expected to reach around 18 degrees with clouds overhead.
There is a chance for some very light snow by around halftime, just enough to accent the game.
The bigger issue is the wind chill which will make it feel closer to zero degrees, and below. The gusty winds are expected to stay with us through early tomorrow.
Warming centers
What you can do:
The city also announced the opening of its warming centers with the Cold Weather Advisory in effect.
Here are the warming centers available on Sunday:
- Garfield Center at 10 S. Kedzie, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day.
- Chicago Public Libray locations, open during operating hours.
- Chicago Park District locations, open during operating hours.
- Chicago Police Districts, 24 hours.
Here are warming centers open on Monday (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday):
- DFSS Community Service Centers (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)Englewood Community Service Center - 1140 West 79th StreetGarfield Community Service Center - 10 South Kedzie AvenueDr. Martin Luther King Community Service Center - 4314 South Cottage GroveNorth Area Community Service Center - 845 West Wilson AvenueSouth Chicago Community Service Center - 8650 South Commercial AvenueTrina Davila Community Service Center - 4312 West North Avenue
- Englewood Community Service Center - 1140 West 79th Street
- Garfield Community Service Center - 10 South Kedzie Avenue
- Dr. Martin Luther King Community Service Center - 4314 South Cottage Grove
- North Area Community Service Center - 845 West Wilson Avenue
- South Chicago Community Service Center - 8650 South Commercial Avenue
- Trina Davila Community Service Center - 4312 West North Avenue
- DFSS Senior Centers: All 21 Senior Centers are open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with the exception of the Renaissance Court Senior Center, which is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For locations, visit chicago.gov/seniorcenters or contact 3-1-1.
- Chicago Public Library locations, open during operating hours.
- Chicago Park District locations, open during operating hours.
- City Colleges of Chicago, open during operating hours.
- Chicago Police Districts, 24 hours.
For the hours and locations of your nearest warming center, contact 311 by downloading the CHI311 app, go to 311.chicago.gov or dial 311 for information.
There is a warming centers map on the city's website.