In 1978 the city had over 30 inches of snow, making it one of the worst weather events of the 20th century, according to the Farmer\'s Almanac. In January 2013, 2.5 inches of precipitation is predicted, along with an average temperature of 35 degrees.\r\n (credit:Flickr/brockvicky)
Chicago, Illinois(02 of08)
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Not just the \"windy city\" but also a very cold city. In January 1918, Chicago was filled with snow that lasted 22 days and 42.5 inches, according to the Farmer\'s Almanac. (credit:Flickr/mreioval)
Indianapolis, Indiana(03 of08)
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It\'s going to be colder than normal all around the city this winter. January 6th to the 9th will be graced with a snowstorm and then flurries. (credit:Flickr/nichcollins)
Columbus, Ohio(04 of08)
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This winter will be colder with an average temperature of 34 degrees. Residents can also expect a drier than normal atmosphere. (credit:Flickr/jpmueller99)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin(05 of08)
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You can find below freezing temperatures on any given winter day, though through January the city will be an average 30 degrees. (credit:Flickr/compujeramey)
Detroit, Michigan(06 of08)
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In the next few weeks the city will see snow and t-storms. Snow will be down 0.5 inches from average in the East, while it\'ll be up one inch in the west. (credit:Flickr/Ashley Dinges)
Minneapolis, Minnesota(07 of08)
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It\'s consistently one of the coldest of all cities. With the average temperature expected to 20 degrees in January. (credit:Flickr/nicholaslaughlin)
Cleveland, Ohio(08 of08)
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Due to Lake Erie, this city gets a lot of snow and cold temperatures. The coldest times will be from late December through early January -- so bundle up! (credit:Flickr/KrisPatel)