Articles filed under Weather
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ComEd officials say they are prepared for deep freezeJan 29, 2019 12:00 am - ComEd officials say they're ready to address any power disruptions that occur as the temperature dives in the coming days. Officials say repair crews are standing by, eq...
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Images: Through the Film Magnifier: snowy golf, home exercise, astronauts at O'Hare, pet contests and moreJan 28, 2019 3:00 am - See Daily Herald archived images of the chilly open golf tournament, astronauts at O'Hare airport, home exercise, pet contests and more in our latest Through the Film Ma...
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Metra shortens schedule as cold bears downJan 28, 2019 12:00 am - Metra will institute a modified schedule Wednesday in anticipation of dangerously cold weather as authorities urge people to work from home and go out only if necessary....
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The polar vortex is here. The latest on the forecast.Jan 28, 2019 12:00 am - Ready or not, the polar vortex is here. Here's what you need to know about the forecast: How cold is it going to get? Th> forecast calls for today to be the coldest day...
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Images: Monday Snow in the SuburbsJan 28, 2019 12:00 am - See images of people in the suburbs on Monday cleaning up and playing in snow after an overnight storm impacted the morning rush hour and caused many school districts to...
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As the snow moves out of the area, cold will move inJan 27, 2019 12:00 am - Dangerously cold temperatures are expected to move in this week after a winter storm is done dumping several inches of snow on parts of the suburbs this morning, making ...
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Why it's going to be so cold next weekJan 26, 2019 12:00 am - What exactly is the polar vortex and why is it here, bringing temperatures far below zero for the next few days? The polar vortex is a circulation pattern near the poles...
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How to keep your pets safe in the extreme coldJan 25, 2019 12:00 am - Pets suffer frostbite and hypothermia just as humans do. Here are some tips for protecting them as temperatures plunge: • Limit their time outside. Dogs, like humans, ca...
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When is it cold enough to close schools?Jan 25, 2019 12:00 am - After Naperville Unit District 203 Superintendent Dan Bridges posted on his Twitter account Thursday night that he was monitoring weather conditions to determine if scho...
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Windchill advisory in effect for suburbs until noonJan 25, 2019 12:00 am - The National Weather Service has issued a windchill advisory until noon today for the Chicago area. It's currently bitterly cold with temperatures hovering around -5 de...