Bears Issue Weather Warning As Snow, 'Frigid' Conditions Set In Ahead Of Playoff Game
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Key Points:
- The Chicago Bears are preparing for dangerously cold temperatures and potential snow ahead of their Sunday playoff game at Soldier Field, with forecasts predicting lows between 6 and -2 degrees and wind chills as low as -25 degrees.
- To help fans stay warm, the Bears and Chicago Park District are implementing enhanced measures including warming centers, availability of hot drinks and chili, allowance of battery-powered self-warming clothing (with security screening), and sales of hand warmers inside the stadium.
- Snowfall of up to 2 inches is expected Sunday afternoon through evening, with high winds and a gale warning in effect for the lakefront from midnight to 9 a.m. Monday; cold weather advisories remain through Tuesday morning with temperatures gradually moderating by Wednesday.
