<p>You do get used to it, and I often walk home (~15 minute walk) on below freezing days. However, it is rather discouraging when the previous day’s high was 40 and today’s high is 4. Chicago’s weather is so unpredictable. My friend who’s lived in northern Illinois her whole life told me a joke the other day: What do you on a rainy day in Chicago? Wait 15 minutes and it’ll be warm and sunny.</p>