Algonquin-Area Closures: What's Closing Due To Extreme Cold Friday?

ALGONQUIN AND LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL — Local schools are beginning to announce closures Friday as extreme cold is expected to hit the Chicago area.

• IL School Closings: Extreme Cold Prompts Early Closings For Some Districts, Others Still Deciding

The following schools will be closed Friday:

• Community Unit School District 300 schools will be closed and e-learning will be in place.
• Crystal Lake District 47 schools are closed Friday and all after-school activities are cancelled. "As a reminder, when making the decision to close schools, we consider both the weather forecast (including ambient temperature, wind chill, precipitation, and any warnings or watches in effect), the status of school buses, building and roadway conditions, and the ability of our community to travel safely to and from school," school officials said in an email Thursday.
• Community High School District 155 will close its schools on Friday and students will switch to e-learning for the day.
• Parkland Preparatory Academy - Lake In The Hills is closed Friday. E-learning will be in place.

On Thursday, an extreme cold warning was issued for the Chicago area for 3 a.m. to noon on Friday. Wind chills between -30 and -40 are expected for central, north central and northeast Illinois, according to the National Weather Service.

Under the extreme cold conditions, frostbite to exposed skin could occur in as little as 10 minutes, and anyone who must go outside should dress in layers, including a hat, face mask and gloves.

How To Watch For School Closings?

Here are some ways to stay informed on weather-related closings as Friday nears.

• Sign up for your local Patch.com newsletter.
• Check out the emergency closings center website.
• Follow your school district's Facebook page and other social media accounts.

Also, most schools will send out email alerts and make phone calls to parents if a decision to close schools is made.

Check back for more updates.