A Cold Weather Advisory is going into effect early Monday morning as Arctic air sends temperatures crashing to dangerous lows.

The Chicago area will wake up to extremely cold conditions on Monday as arctic air plunges wind chills to dangerous levels.

Watch out, football fans — weekend chills will make for a crisp kickoff come Sunday, though not the coldest. After a week of on-and-off flurries, weather officials say a cold spell is in the

The forecast for Sunday’s divisional round game in Chicago calls for temperatures near single digits, wind chills below zero, and the possibility of snow at Soldier Field. Outside observers have wondered whether those conditions could slow the Los Angeles Rams’ high-powered offense against a Bears defense known for forcing turnovers.

According to NBC 5 Storm Team 5 Meteorologist Alicia Roman, the quick-moving system will last through at least 7 a.m.

The Chicago Bears lost to the Los Angeles in overtime of an NFC Divisional round game of the 2025 NFL playoffs.