In downtown Chicago, the usually frozen ice rink at Millennium Park was melting due to 70-degree temperatures, creating a summer-like atmosphere in February. Tourists and locals were seen enjoying the warm weather, while some expressed concerns about the unpredictability of the climate. Meteorologists warned of severe thunderstorms and a significant temperature drop in the coming days. The unseasonably warm winter has impacted tourism and raised economic concerns. Residents, while enjoying the warmth, remained cautious, expecting a return to colder weather in typical Chicago fashion.