Blizzard Closings, Delays For Frankfort Schools, Businesses

FRANKFORT, 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.

• Lincoln-Way Area Special Education: Closed Monday
• Lincoln-Way East High School: Closed Monday
• Montessori of Frankfort: Closed Monday
• Dr. Julian Rogus School: Closed Monday
• Frankfort Square School: Closed Monday
• Indian Trail School: Closed Monday
• St. Anthony's Preschool: Closed Monday
• St. Peter's CCC Preschool: Closed Monday
• Summit Hill Junior High School: Closed Monday
• Walker Intermediate School: Closed Monday
• Grand Prairie Elementary School: Closed Monday
• Chelsea Intermediate School: Closed Monday
• Hickory Creek Middle School: Closed Monday
• Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. School (Tinley Park): Opening two hours late Monday
• St. Colleta's of Illinois (Tinley Park): Opening two hours late Monday
• Kennedy Job Training Center (Tinley Park): Opening two hours late Monday

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