OTTAWA – The dangerous wind chills will continue across north central Illinois through Christmas Eve. The west winds will continue to gust at times up to 30 mph, blowing snow and making visibility at times difficult for drivers. National Weather Service Meteorologist Matt Friedlein cautions that these conditions can lead to frostbite in five to ten minutes, especially if you have no gloves or hat. Another environmental possibility with such a severe cold snap is the rare occurrence of ice quakes.
“It may sound like loud popping sounds, and that’s what that could be, but you will need ten below for that to happen, which we may reach” said Matt Friedlein.
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