Blizzard Closings, Delays For AHeights Schools, Businesses

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — The first snow of the season doesn't always mean a day off for schools. But when that first snow is a blizzard, odds are pretty good must students will be able to sleep in late.

That's the case for the snowstorm making its way through the Chicago area Sunday night and early Monday. The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning until 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, for Cook and Will counties.

Snow accumulations are expected to be 7 to 11 inches, with localized amounts reaching 13 inches, according to the weather agency. Wind gusts as strong as 45 mph could cause blowing snow and whiteout conditions, and snowfall rates could be more than 2 inches per hour.

The expected blizzard has already severely affected plans for many travelers heading home following the Thanksgiving holiday. Hundreds of flights at Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports were canceled Sunday in anticipation of the snowstorm.

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The following schools, businesses and institutions will have delayed openings or will be closed because of the blizzard. Patch will continue to update the list.

• District 214 Schools: Closed Monday
• District 25 Schools: Closed Monday
• District 59 Schools: Closed Monday
• Arlington Heights Park District: No classes until 1 p.m.
• Dryden Elementary School: Closed Monday
• Edgar Allan Poe School: Closed Monday
• Gillet Center: Closed Monday
• Greenbrier Elementary School: Closed Monday
• Ivy Hill Elementary School: Closed Monday
• James W. Riley School: Closed Monday
• John Hersey High School: Closed Monday
• Juliette Low Elementary School: Closed Monday
• Miner School: Closed Monday
• Olive-Mary Stitt Elementary: Closed Monday
• Our Lady of the Wayside School: Closed Monday
• Patton Elementary School: Closed Monday
• Robert Morris University: No morning classes. Afternoon classes as scheduled. Employees report at 1 p.m.
• South Middle School: Closed Monday
• St. James School: Closed Monday
• St. Peter Lutheran Church and School: Closed Monday
• The Academy at Forest View: Closed Monday
• Thomas Middle School: Closed Monday
• Timber Ridge School: Closed Monday
• Vanguard School: Closed Monday
• Westgate Elementary School: Closed Monday
• Windsor Elementary School: Closed Monday

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