Major winter system hits Midwest , packing heavy winds and snow . Forecasters predicting below-zero temperatures for next few days . The weather system , known as an `` Alberta clipper , '' is expected to bring gusty winds , plummeting temperatures and a couple of inches of snow to Chicago , Illinois , on Wednesday morning , according to the weather service . Comment: Man suffers frostbite after shoveling without gloves in minus 17 degree weather .
Major winter system hits Midwest , packing heavy winds and snow . Forecasters predicting below-zero temperatures for next few days . Comment: Man suffers frostbite after shoveling without gloves in minus 17 degree weather .