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Chicago-area schools and libraries close as extreme cold hits
Dozens of schools, libraries, museums, and local businesses across the Chicago area closed Friday as extreme cold grips northeastern Illinois. The region is under an Extreme Cold Warning, with wind chills expected to drop as low as -35 degrees, creating dangerous conditions for travel and outdoor activity. Public safety officials have urged residents to remain indoors and avoid exposure to the frigid temperatures whenever possible. More than 100 schools, including the city’s largest
Chicago-area schools and libraries close as extreme cold hits
Dozens of schools, libraries, museums, and local businesses across the Chicago area closed Friday as extreme cold grips northeastern Illinois. The region is under an Extreme Cold Warning, with wind chills expected to drop as low as -35 degrees, creating dangerous conditions for travel and outdoor activity. Public safety officials have urged residents to remain indoors and avoid exposure to the frigid temperatures whenever possible. More than 100 schools, including the city’s largest
First snow of the season expected in Ohio as temperatures drop Monday
Residents across central Ohio are preparing for a noticeable shift in weather conditions as a strong cold front moves through the region Sunday into Monday. The system is expected to bring rain that transitions into snow overnight, marking the first taste of wintry weather for the 2025–26 season. The timing of the cold temperatures and precipitation has prompted meteorologists to issue a Weather Impact Alert for early Monday morning, warning of slick conditions during the commute.
First snow of the season expected in Ohio as temperatures drop Monday
Residents across central Ohio are preparing for a noticeable shift in weather conditions as a strong cold front moves through the region Sunday into Monday. The system is expected to bring rain that transitions into snow overnight, marking the first taste of wintry weather for the 2025–26 season. The timing of the cold temperatures and precipitation has prompted meteorologists to issue a Weather Impact Alert for early Monday morning, warning of slick conditions during the commute.









