Windy City Winter Hang Date Selection?

[Tyroler Holzhacker]

Never been camping in the Chicago burbs in January. Kinda scary cold that time of year, no? I survived a fall hang in VA with 21* night temps and no wind using only a 20* UQ but was cold. Wanderlost loaned me an additional 40* UQ the next night that made the next night bearable. Would there be a local bail out option if conditions became really unpleasant?

[markglist]

there is a 3 sided CCC shelter there with a fireplace we typically tarp off to create a warming hut which works ok . it is a 3 mile hike or bike ride to the trail head parking lot.

[goobie]

there is a 3 sided CCC shelter there with a fireplace we typically tarp off to create a warming hut which works ok .

Yeah, it just works OK

[Kingsnake]

It wouldn't be the first time someone just hunkered down in front of the fire in the shelter......
Last year my termometer read -5 on the second night with is my personal low for hammock camping, and except for my feet, I was nice and toasty. Going to give the hot water bottle in my footbox a try this year.