Chicago experiences a combination of snow, school closures, and water main breaks due to frigid temperatures. Park Ridge Maine South High School cancels classes after a sprinkler line pipe burst, while water main breaks cause flooding and icy conditions in various areas. The city opens warming centers and advises residents to take precautions against frostbite.
Snow is expected in the afternoon and evening, with temperatures in the low 20sThe Chicago weather forecast today includes a slight warming trend, but also some snow. Park Ridge Maine South High School has classes canceled.The frigid weather in the Chicago area is causing some pipes to burst and water mains to break.
Parents can pick up students at any time, and the school is working to see if any buses are available to pick up students earlier that the normal dismissal time.Water flooded the intersection near Western Avenue and Jackson Boulevard Tuesday, turning it into an ice rink, as crews worked to fix the break.
A deep freeze has settled over the Chicago area, with wind chills plunging well below zero and causing dangerous conditions for anyone outside.The city of Chicago has opened warming centers for the extreme cold. Residents can also call 311 for more information about warming centers.
SNOW SCHOOL CLOSURES WATER MAIN BREAKS DEEP FREEZE FROSTBITE
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