With historically arctic temperatures bearing down on Chicago, it is as a good a time as any to crank up the heat, grab another blanket and cup of cocoa and reflect on the 12 most unforgettable weather-related events in Chicago sports history.
April baseball is always dicey in Chicago, weather-wise. On this Saturday afternoon, the Cubs and Braves braved a wind chill factor in the 20s in an icy rain as players on both teams complained of losing the feeling in their fingers.
The lousy weather precipitated lousy play. The Braves jumped to a 9-1 lead through 2½ innings and led 10-2 through five.