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What the Weather Shows Over 150 Years About White Christmas – Chicago Tribune

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Good afternoon, Chicago.

How brutally low temperatures settled over Chicago today, most residents huddled in the safety of their homes or workplaces. But for those without shelter, they have no choice but to brave the weather.

National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Doom said there is a chance of flurries on Friday and light snow in the evening. He warned that winds of 35 to 45 mph would blow snow on the ground, causing visibility problems. Winds could reach 50 mph in the afternoon.

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Members of the Delapau family, who are coming to Chicago from Columbia, on Michigan Avenue during a snowfall in 2017. (Lou Foglia/Chicago Tribune)

The heaviest Christmas snowfall in Chicago was in 1950, when 5.1 inches fell on the ground at Midway Airport. More details here.

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A Jeep Cherokee lined up in a parking lot outside FCA's Belvidere assembly plant, where the car is being built in 2018.

A Jeep Cherokee lined up in a parking lot outside FCA’s Belvidere assembly plant, where the car is being built in 2018. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) catches the ball for a rushing touchdown in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Atlanta.

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) catches the ball for a rushing touchdown in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Atlanta. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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Terence Wilson, a bartender at Petterino's, unloads bags filled with gloves, hats and towels on Dec. 21, 2022.

Terence Wilson, a bartender at Petterino’s, unloads bags filled with gloves, hats and towels on Dec. 21, 2022. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Petterino bartender Terence Wilson will be serving 500 meals at the Chicago restaurant this Christmas as part of his mission and service to help others. More details here.

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Pages from the final report released by the House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, in a Dec. 22, 2022, photo.

Pages from the final report released by the House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, in a Dec. 22, 2022, photo. (John Elswick/AP)

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