Illinois
Several Chicago-area schools announce closures ahead of expected snow. Here’s a list
Editor’s Note: Our latest weather story on the winter storm can be found here.
Several schools across the Chicago area have announced closures, delays or switches to e-learning ahead of a winter storm beginning late Sunday night.
More than half a dozen schools announced closures, or moves to e-learning protocols, ahead of the anticipated snowfall, according to the Emergency Closing Center.
Below is the latest list of schools that have announced closures, early dismissals or switches to e-learning for classes on Monday.
| Dist #125 (Atwood Heights) | Alsip | Delayed 1 Hour |
| Dist #128 (Palos Heights) | Palos Heights | Delayed 2 Hours |
| Horizon Science Academy Southwest | Chicago | Closed Tomorrow No Evening Activities |
| River Forest School Corporation (Madison St) | River Forest | Closed Tomorrow E-learning |
| Dist #1 (Momence Community Unit) | Momence | E-learning |
| Crown Point Community School Corp | Crown Point | Delayed 2 Hours |
| Lake Station Community Schools | Lake Station | Closed Tomorrow E-learning |
The announcements come as a winter storm warning was set to take effect for Cook, Kankakee and Lake counties in Illinois, as well as Lake, LaPorte and Porter counties in northwest Indiana.
Dangerous to impossible travel conditions due to lake effect snow were expected, the National Weather Service stated. Snowfall rates could exceed three inches per hour, and total snow accumulations in excess of 12 inches were possible, meteorologists said.
Track an updated list of school closings across the Chicago area here.