Currently in Chicago — October 30, 2023: Sunny, then frightfully cold

The weather, currently.

Sunday night will bring rain and a low around 35 with light winds. The clouds will mostly clear up on Monday, giving us some sun while the temps hover just above 40. Monday night will be clear and cold, down to 30 in some areas triggering a freeze warning.

We can look forward to a very cold Halloween this year, maybe the coldest on record, and it’s likely we will have the first snow of the season on Tuesday as well. It feels like we have more than our fair share of snow on this holiday, but in reality we have only seen 8 snowy Halloweens since we started measuring in the late 1880s.

— Katje Sabin

What you need to know, currently.

There is so much happening in our world right now, and to me, it’s one of those moments that seem to be occurring with increasing frequency where it feels like everything is imminently about to get worse.

It’s spooky season, but for the planet.

I’ve been waiting for just the right time to share an essential video series on embracing radical uncertainty in the climate emergency that features Christiana Figueres, Rebecca Solnit, and Roshi Joan Halifax. I think now’s the time.

It’s just as good as it sounds. If you have a couple of hours this week, the 10-part series moves quickly. But honestly it’s so important, it’s best not to rush it. I suggest watching 15 minutes a day, and then giving yourself some time in nature each day to process any personal response you might feel. Don’t judge yourself or your response — remember that you and your body are also part of this planet. You belong here. We all do.

We are all here on Earth together at a uniquely important moment in human history. Each of us have an essential place in this time of transition to a more life-filled existence that works for every living thing.

— Eric Holthaus

What you can do, currently.

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