Zero degrees in Chicago It’s one of Chicago’s “cribs” where the city’s water is drawn from Lake Michigan. Zero degree air and warm water equals six foot clouds that dance over the lake. Behind is a 300′ tall fog bank. 12/15/2016 Share this:ShareLinkedInFacebookTwitterPinterestTumblrRedditLike this:Like Loading... Author: N2OO2 Journalist and journalism professor. View all posts by N2OO2