CHICAGO - This morning we have a Cold Weather Advisory for McHenry, Lake, DeKalb and Kane counties until 10 a.m. This is where we have the best chance for wind chills to be at -20 or colder.

Chicago weather forecast

Today will be cloudy and cold with highs in the mid teens. Wind chills today will struggle to reach the low single digits. We have the chance for flurries this afternoon and tonight with a coating on the roads possible. The best chance for snow is going to be near and east of I-55.

Future forecast

There is continued lake effect snow possible in northwest Indiana and southwest Michigan through Thursday. We will have slick conditions possible, especially in Porter county where minor snow accumulation is possible.

Tomorrow we will be mostly sunny with highs in the low 20s. The wind chill on Thursday afternoon will be around 10-15 degrees. The slow warm-up continues on Friday with highs in the mid 20s under sunshine.

This weekend will be partly to mostly sunny. Highs on Saturday will be around 30 degrees. Sunday will be more mild with highs around 40 degrees. We will have to keep an eye on river ice jam flooding potential this weekend as temperatures climb.

Next week, Monday and Tuesday will be mild with partly sunny skies. Highs at the start of the week will be in the low-to-mid 40s. Our normal high at this time of year is in the upper 30s.

Chicago warming centers

Warming centers are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday through Friday.

Chicago Park District facilities and Chicago Public Libraries also provide spaces available to the public during typical business hours.

For those seeking a warm place to go after hours, they can call 311 to request a shelter placement. They can also call 311 to request a well-being check for seniors or unhoused individuals or to report inadequate heat in a residential building.

Residents can also download the CHI311 app to be connected with city services and city warming centers.

For more information, visit the Chicago Department of Family & Support Services website .

There are also locations available in suburban Cook County.

These locations open at noon on Sunday and will remain open until Tuesday at 5 p.m.

Snacks and water will be provided. Pets are allowed if they are brought in if they are brought in cages or carriers.

Drop-In Centers

Drop-in centers will also be available for residents in need of a warm place with access to food, water and basic services.