Dangerous cold temperatures and wind chills are expected to persist in the Chicago area through mid-week, prompting wind chill warnings and advisories. Some relief is expected on Wednesday and Thursday before another arctic blast moves in towards the end of the week. The current cold snap is notable for the region, with forecast lows around -10 degrees, marking the coldest air in Chicago in the last five years.
Omaha-area schools and businesses are adjusting schedules and closing due to extreme cold temperatures and wind chill warnings, with wind chills expected to reach between -20 and -40 degrees. Metro Transit will end service on Monday evening and resume on Tuesday morning. Several schools in the area are closed or have a delayed start on Tuesday.
The Austin area is under a wind chill warning and hard freeze warning, with freezing drizzle and light snow reported. Schools are expected to announce delays or closures for Tuesday, and several have already announced closures. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is asking people to conserve electricity due to increasing demand from the cold weather. Cold weather shelters and warming centers are open in Austin, and curbside collection may be delayed. Austin Homeland Security and Emergency Management held a press conference with updates on the city's response to the winter weather.
Dangerous cold temperatures and wind chill warnings are affecting the Chicago area, leaving some electric vehicle owners stranded due to charging station issues. The cold also caused problems on public transportation, with a minor derailment on the CTA's Orange Line. Experts advise staying indoors as frostbite and hypothermia can set in within minutes. Warming centers have been activated, and flight cancellations and school closures are in effect due to the extreme weather conditions.
