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Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Chicago

Afternoon Briefing: How this cold snap has Lake Michigan steaming one day and covered in a thin sheet of ice the next

Chicago experienced a rapid transition from warm weather to extreme cold, causing a unique phenomenon on Lake Michigan.
The lake's temperatures are still above normal due to its response to the warm December and cold January weather. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Chicago

Chicago man walks Lake Michigan 'ice pancakes' in swim trunks

A Chicago life coach braved single-digit temperatures to walk across 'ice pancakes' that formed in Lake Michigan.
George Donald Miller frequently posts his ice-cold swims on social media. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

As rain hits Midwest, Chicago in for a "blustery and dreary" weekend

Chicago is expected to have a gray and blustery weekend with rain starting on Saturday.
The rain will continue through Saturday night and may start again on Sunday morning. Snow is also possible on Sunday night into Monday. [ more ]
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Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Chicago

Nearly a thousand take chilly plunge off Oak Street Beach for annual fundraiser

The annual Polar Plunge took place in Chicago with about 900 participants braving the cold waters of Lake Michigan.
The event raises money to support Chicago families in need and has grown since its inception 22 years ago. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Blue sedan veers into lake, occupants flee scene, police say

A vehicle veered off DuSable Lake Shore Drive into Lake Michigan, but was found to be empty.
Three males fled the scene on foot, according to a witness. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
OMG science

How this cold snap has Lake Michigan steaming one day and covered in a thin sheet of ice the next

The recent extreme weather in Chicago, from warm temperatures to bitter cold, has created a fascinating phenomenon on Lake Michigan.
The warm start to winter followed by a sudden plunge in temperatures is due to a shift in atmospheric circulation, bringing cold air masses from Canada. [ more ]
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