24 Hours Later

No need to comment, simply posting to show how the low temperatures continuing through the night froze a large portion of the Chicago River overnight. We're still seeing steam rising from the unfrozen sections. I wish it weren't so cold as I'd like to go over to see Lake Michigan which was described as looking 'like a cauldron.' 24 hours ago, the river looked like this: https://365project.org/taffy/365/2019-01-30

[Helen Jane]

You are getting an interesting change of view from your window. I can only begin to imagine the temperatures that you are experiencing.

[Pam Knowler]

How fascinating to see the river like this. I think you are wise to stay indoors Taffy. From what we are seeing on the news it is really dangerous out there for more than 10 minutes!! Wonderful scenes for you from your condo!!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Brrrr, it sure looks cold.

[Shanne]

that's a huge amount of ice on the river

[Joan Robillard]

I am happy our temps haven't been as low as yours. But we are getting a warm up next week hope it swings through Chicago first.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Ooh my , what a freeze . So glad you can view this from your condo . Keep warm and safe while this great freeze goes on !

[ChristineL]

Good that you can record the changes from your abode! Stay warm, hope it doesn't last long :)

[Rob Z]

What a large mass of water to freeze overnight - mind boggling really. I hope these conditions don't last too long - we've been watching scenes of a city brought to a standstill. :)

[Jane Pittenger]

Oh Taffy, how shocking. Sorry you can’t safely make it to the lake but I’m glad you are staying safe and warm

[Milanie]

Glad to see on tonight's news that it's finally on the way out of your area. The pictures have been unbelievable - that was some dangerous cold!

[Lou Ann]

Oh my! It froze so fast! I’m sure it will take a while for everything to thaw.

[Marnie]

Crikey, that looks amazing! I can't begin to imagine that degree of cold.

[Walks @ 7]

It is hard to imagine, I've lived in Eau Clare WI before but never saw much lower than -26 but only once. I hope the warm comes soon.

[Ron]

Shocking how fast the surface ices over. Time to break out the ice skates!

[Denise Wood]

Thanks for the update on the river - I love seeing snow scenes as it's something I never see over here :)

[tony gig]

That's cold...Fav