Consolidated "Weather at ORD - Observations & Questions" thread
Apr 24, 2005, 6:43 am
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Consolidated "Weather at ORD - Observations & Questions" thread
Hello,
I've booked a break in Chicago for four days, early October. What type of weather should I come prepared for?
Regards
I
I've booked a break in Chicago for four days, early October. What type of weather should I come prepared for?
Regards
I
Apr 24, 2005, 8:44 am
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Literally... everything. It could be 80, it could be highs in the 50s lows in the 30s with snow flurries. (In the last ten days, we've gone from 78 to 36.) But most likely a light jacket and a couple of sweaters should be sufficient.
Apr 24, 2005, 10:27 am
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Actually, having lived in Chicago for many years, I can say October is my favorite month. While what Nick says above CAN be true, it is most likely going to be in the 60s and sunny.
Apr 24, 2005, 7:51 pm
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Originally Posted by ILuvParis
Actually, having lived in Chicago for many years, I can say October is my favorite month. While what Nick says above CAN be true, it is most likely going to be in the 60s and sunny.
Apr 24, 2005, 8:57 pm
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Originally Posted by ILuvParis
Actually, having lived in Chicago for many years, I can say October is my favorite month. While what Nick says above CAN be true, it is most likely going to be in the 60s and sunny.
Apr 24, 2005, 8:58 pm
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Originally Posted by ElmhurstNick
(In the last ten days, we've gone from 78 to 36.)
M, T: It's hot, but it's late April, I refuse to turn on the A/C. It's 79 inside. Not turning on A/C!
W: Okay.
Th, F: It's cold, but it's late April, I refuse to turn on the heat. It's 63 inside. Not turning on heat!
S: Is that snow outside? It's 60 inside. FINE, I'll turn the @#*$ heat on.
But back to the OP, October is my favorite month as well. Generally nice, plenty of sunny days. I noticed in your other thread that you're staying at the Drake. I'm guessing you've already booked it. If not, you may want to avoid the weekend of the marathon (10/9 this year), as hotels can get ugly that weekend.
Apr 25, 2005, 1:34 pm
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Yup, already booked. Checking in October 5th and checking out October 9th. This certainly explains my problems getting a good rate (I'm paying rather a lot but hope for a reasonable upgrade). OTOH, these dates were the only dates that BMI could give me a business class return (front cabin both ways) for my miles/cash so I'm still getting good value overall.
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Apr 26, 2005, 10:49 pm
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Originally Posted by Internaut
Yup, already booked. Checking in October 5th and checking out October 9th. This certainly explains my problems getting a good rate (I'm paying rather a lot but hope for a reasonable upgrade). OTOH, these dates were the only dates that BMI could give me a business class return (front cabin both ways) for my miles/cash so I'm still getting good value overall.
Apr 27, 2005, 11:44 am
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Internaut takes a quick peek at his itinerary and......... no problem, it's at 18:30 in the evening so I get a full day in Chicago (might be a good day to get one of the more popular lunch spots while the marathon is on ).
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January weather at ORD
Am thinking of an international trip routing through ORD in mid-late January.
Can any fellow FTers tell me what to expect as far as weather related delays and cancellations are concerned?
Should I try to avoid ORD all together?
Perhaps a web site that has that information.
Any insight would be helpful.
Thanks
Can any fellow FTers tell me what to expect as far as weather related delays and cancellations are concerned?
Should I try to avoid ORD all together?
Perhaps a web site that has that information.
Any insight would be helpful.
Thanks
Jul 8, 2005, 11:04 pm
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Varies from 60 degrees and sunny to 25 below zero and 2 feet of snow. Take your pick.
But like most cold weather airports, they are prepared, and never really shut down, though some delays are possible. Don't base your trip on it.
But like most cold weather airports, they are prepared, and never really shut down, though some delays are possible. Don't base your trip on it.
Jul 8, 2005, 11:14 pm
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Since this is not United-specific, I am moving to the CHI forum. Thanks.
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Jul 8, 2005, 11:15 pm
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Originally Posted by ORD-dinary Traveler
I believe it's actually harder to fly in the spring/summer at ORD due to Thunderstorms in Chicago and other major hubs. Flying to New York has been a real adventure this summer.
but (being on the west coast like the OP) I try to do all my overseas trips out of LAX because of the lack of weather delays. Second choice is SFO.
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