What is the Chicago weather looking like for the next few days?”
If you thought Tuesday’s fluffy, wet snow and the whipping winds were bad, wait until below-freezing wind chill is added to the mix. On Wednesday, Chicago-area residents can expect a rapidly falling mercury by midmorning, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures falling below freezing coupled with the rain and snow that had fallen overnight could cause some tricky road conditions by midmorning, officials said. “You probably aren’t going to have a lot of time to dry up before temperatures fall below freezing … so we could have some icy concerns with that,” meteorologist Mark Ratzer said. Tuesday night’s mix of snow and rain provided an important test for city and suburban officials trying to clear up roadways for this season’s first major snowfall. Chicago’s snow command was coordinating with the Chicago Transit Authority to make sure the snow didn’t drastically slow bus and train service. City crews will be available to salt bus terminals, turnarounds and garages. The
As you are all aware by now, it’s raining and cold outside and that doesn’t look like it’s going to change this weekend for the Chicago Triathlon. Libby Hurley from Together We Tri. put together some cold, wet weather training tips to help you prepare and readjust for Sunday. IMG_5100.JPG Photo Courtesy Katherine Wallach The Swim- -The body is pretty good at acclimatizing to cold water. Spend as much time in the lake as you can in the next few days. -It sounds silly, but, take cold showers every day. Start with warmish water and gradually make it colder and work up to spending more time in the cold water. It’s especially important to familiarize your face to these conditions. -An extra swim cap on race day can help. Blue Seventy makes thermal swim caps and socks. -Put in earplugs. When the water drops below 60 degrees, I think earplugs become necessary–and they do work well in keeping your core temperature up. -If you don’t have a wet suit, it’s not too late to rent one. Fleet Feet Sp
If you thought Tuesday’s fluffy, wet snow and the whipping winds were bad, wait until below-freezing wind chill is added to the mix. On Wednesday, Chicago-area residents can expect a rapidly falling mercury by midmorning, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures falling below freezing coupled with the rain and snow that had fallen overnight could cause some tricky road conditions by midmorning, officials said. “You probably aren’t going to have a lot of time to dry up before temperatures fall below freezing … so we could have some icy concerns with that,” meteorologist Mark Ratzer said. Tuesday night’s mix of snow and rain provided an important test for city and suburban officials trying to clear up roadways for this season’s first major snowfall.
