Several suburban Chicago school districts have announced closures for tomorrow, March 16, due to severe winter weather and a blizzard warning. Wind gusts are expected to exceed 40 miles per hour with snowfall accumulations of 3-to-5 inches in the Chicago area, prompting these decisions.
The blizzard warning is set to expire at 1 p.m. on Monday, but many districts are taking precautions by canceling classes. A winter weather advisory will take effect late Sunday in multiple counties in Illinois, including McHenry and DeKalb, where the blizzard warning was expanded beginning at 10 p.m. Sunday.
Among the districts that will be closed are the Genoa-Kingston School District, Hiawatha District 426, and Harrison School District 36. Additionally, Trinity Oaks Christian Academy and St. Mary School are also among those affected.
In Iowa, several schools have announced delayed starts due to the winter weather conditions. For instance, Tekamah-Herman Schools will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, while multiple districts are implementing a two-hour late start.
Remote learning is scheduled for Glenwood Community Schools on Monday, ensuring that students can continue their education despite the weather disruptions.
As the situation develops, observers are monitoring the impact of the storm on travel and safety in the affected regions. Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further changes to school schedules as the weather evolves.
