Chicago, IL – Amtrak has canceled its Empire Builder route scheduled for Monday between Illinois and Washington, citing extreme cold weather conditions.
The train service announced on social media that Train 7/27, set to depart Monday from Chicago to Spokane, Washington, will not operate. Train 8/28, which runs between Spokane and Chicago, has also been canceled.
According to the National Weather Service, Illinois will experience a sharp temperature drop in the coming days. Friday’s high is forecast at 43 degrees, but by Sunday night, temperatures could plunge to minus 3 degrees. Monday’s high will likely reach only 6 degrees, with a nighttime low of 4 below zero.
Washington state is also expected to see cold conditions, further complicating travel plans. Tuesday in Illinois will see highs of just 7 degrees, with a low of 2 degrees predicted overnight. Temperatures are expected to recover slightly by Wednesday, with a high near 21 degrees.
Amtrak has not announced when service between Illinois and Washington will resume. Passengers should check Amtrak’s website and social media for updates.
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