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Chicago, Illinois – A prolonged stretch of bitter cold and gusty winds is expected to settle across Illinois beginning Saturday, Feb. 8, creating an extended period of hazardous winter conditions that could impact travel, utilities, and outdoor safety statewide.
According to the National Weather Service, repeated surges of Arctic air will move through the Midwest from Feb. 8 through Friday, Feb. 14. While this is considered a slight risk event, the duration of the cold combined with steady winds will drive wind chill values into subzero territory at times, particularly overnight and during early morning hours…