Pack or skip
Scarf for Chicago in February
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 21°F — a scarf traps warmth at the neck for zero bulk.
Why
Chicago in February averages highs of 36°F, lows of 21°F, 10 rainy days.
That climate means a scarf earns its space in the bag. Lows around 21°F — a scarf traps warmth at the neck for zero bulk.