Navy Pier's iconic Centennial Ferris Wheel will be closed for the remainder of the day due to weather conditions.

Navy Pier's official Twitter account made the announcement as cold temperatures and snow continue to hit Chicago on Thursday night.

There was no announcement made about when the Ferris Wheel will reopen, as bitter cold and snow will remain in the area for at least the next several days.

We will continue to update this story as new information emerges.