{"id":434254,"date":"2025-12-08T22:54:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T22:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/434254\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T22:54:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T22:54:14","slug":"northern-lights-could-be-visible-in-chicago-this-week-before-bitter-cold-grips-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/434254\/","title":{"rendered":"Northern Lights Could Be Visible In Chicago This Week Before Bitter Cold Grips City"},"content":{"rendered":"

CHICAGO \u2014 Chicagoans may see aurora, also known as the Northern Lights, due to a geomagnetic storm this week, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The phenomenon comes as even more frigid temperatures and snowfall hit the area. <\/p>\n

A geomagnetic storm watch, a result of a coronal mass ejection, has been issued for Tuesday, according to the NOAA. A CME is an eruption of solar matter and magnetic fields and is projected to enter the Earth\u2019s atmosphere early to midday Tuesday, making the aurora visible to many northern states<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

To attempt to see the aurora, make sure to have an unobstructed view of the sky, away from city lights, according to NOAA.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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A full-halo coronal mass ejection (CME), associated with an M8.1 flare from Region 4299 at 20:39 UTC on 06 December, is expected to impact Earth early to midday on 09 December, potentially causing periods of G3 (Strong) geomagnetic storming. pic.twitter.com\/L2qCfEWmRW<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (@NWSSWPC) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Along with the geomagnetic storm, the Chicago area is projected to turn \u201csharply\u201d colder<\/a> for the latter half of the week, per the National Weather Service.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lake effect clouds made for a chilly start to the work week with a high of 26 degrees Monday with a 20 percent chance of snow after midnight.\u00a0<\/p>\n

After the temperature slightly warms up Tuesday and Wednesday, with respective highs of 38 and 37 degrees, a low pressure system will cool things back down Thursday, Friday and Saturday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Thursday is projected to see a 30 percent chance of snow with a high of 27 degrees. Friday and Saturday will be even colder, with highs of 24 and 13 degrees, respectively, and strong winds.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chicago Warming Centers<\/p>\n

People who need a safe space to warm up can go to a city warming center, which open when temperatures are at 32 degrees or below. They\u2019re open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/p>\n

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