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CPS classes in session Thursday despite frigid temperatures

(CHICAGO) Chicago Public Schools students will have to brave Thursday’s bitterly cold temperatures.

Classes will be in session with a wind chill advisory in effect until 10 a.m. Thursday as temperatures barely get out of the single digits, and plunge as low as minus 30 degrees with the wind chill factor, according to the school district and the National Weather Service.

“Our highest priority is the safety of students and staff, and we are closely monitoring the weather to help ensure that holding class is in the best interest of students,” CPS spokesman Michael Passman said in an email Wednesday night, adding that “multiple CPS departments are working to ensure schools are prepared for a safe and successful school day.”

Buses will be started early to warm them up for students, and school engineers will arrive “first thing” to make sure heating systems are running properly, officials said.

Forecasters urge people to dress in layers, cover exposed skin and limit time outdoors. Frostbite can take effect in less than half an hour.

WEATHER – Scattered snow flurries and snow showers possible this morning. Becoming sunny later.

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Plenty of cold air locked in place this week. Arctic air rolling in by Tuesday Night into Wednesday. Subzero morning lows for WED. Morning for some…. More snow looks possible Friday into Saturday…..

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
DECEMBER 13 2016 – SUNRISE 711 AM CST SUNSET 421 PM CST
DECEMBER 14 2016 – SUNRISE 712 AM CST SUNSET 421 PM CST


Today | Scattered snow flurries and snow showers possible this morning. Becoming sunny later. Dusting??? some slick spots… Breezy and cold….falling to 17F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 30%.

Tonight | Bitterly cold. Mostly clear. Low 3F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow | A few clouds early, otherwise mostly sunny. High 17F. Winds W at 15 to 25 mph.

Tomorrow night | Clear. Low -3F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.

Thursday | A few clouds. Highs in the mid single digits and lows -2 to 2F.

Friday | Afternoon snow. Highs in the low 20s and lows in the upper teens.

Saturday | Wintry mix changing to all snow. Highs in the upper 20s and lows -4 to 0F.

Sunday | Mostly sunny. Highs -3 to 1F and lows -15 to -11F.

Monday | Sunshine. Highs in the upper single digits and lows -2 to 2F.