Chicago isn’t exactly known for having mild, snowless winters. The city is prone to frequent Arctic outbreaks with temperatures plunging below zero Fahrenheit, along with frequent light snowfalls and occasional blizzards.
This year, however, the weather pattern across the U.S. brought a historic reprieve to the most winter-weary Chicago residents. For the first time in 146 years of record-keeping, there was no snow on the ground on any day during January and February.
The snowless streak was punctuated by frequent bouts of record warm weather, with numerous daily and monthly records toppling during February in particular. Read more…
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Originally syndicated from Chicago breaks surprising 146-year-old weather record
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