Chicago is experiencing some unusual weather this February! ❄️✨ The first 14 days of the month have been about 11°C above the normal temperature, tying it for the second warmest first half of February in the city's nearly 150-year history.
In comparison, the warmest first half of February recorded in Chicago was in 1882, with an average daily temperature of 5.22°C. Other notable warm periods include 1877 with 3.67°C average daily temperature and 1990 with 2.44°C, according to Ricky Castro, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Romeoville. 📈🌧️
The unusual warmth is sparking conversations about changing climate patterns and what they mean for Northern cities like Chicago. Stay tuned to NewspaperAmigo.com for more updates on this developing story! 🌍💬
