Chicago colder then Antarctica - Polar Vortex 2026. Flying a drone in -2F (Wind Chill -25F)

A severe polar vortex event in late January 2026 brought extreme arctic air to Chicago, with wind chills plunging to between -35°F and -40°F. Actual air temperatures bottomed out around -11°F to -15°F in the region. Dangerous, life-threatening conditions persisted from Thursday night through the weekend, forcing closures and creating high risks of frostbite in under 30 minutes. Making it colder than some coastal stations in Antarctica (e.g., McMurdo Station, which was (27F). This was driven by a polar vortex shift. 4K drone footage done with DJI Mavic 2 Pro. Edited in Premiere Pro. Follow me on IG -   / chrisbielaphoto_primomedia   FB -   / chrisbielaphoto   Music licensed with Artlist My personal referral link https://artlist.io/CHRIS-829001 For any questions please contact me directly at [email protected] #chicago #polarvortex #Chiberia #chicagopolarvortex #polarvortex2026 #chicagodrone #dronechicago #chicagowinter #chicagocold