Lemont Closings: Winter Storm Brings 6+ Inches Of Snow

LEMONT, IL — A winter storm has brought several inches of snow to the area, causing several schools, park districts, village halls and libraries to announce closures on Wednesday.

According to the Emergency Closing Center, Lemont schools impacted by the winter weather are:

• Lemont High School, e-learning day on Wednesday.
• District 113A, e-learning day on Wednesday.
• SS. Cyril and Methodius School, closed on Wednesday.
• Everest Academy, closed on Wednesday.

The Lemont Park District's preschool and early childhood classes are canceled Wednesday.

The Lemont Public Library is also closed Wednesday, and will reopen at 9 a.m. Thursday.

Widespread travel disruptions are possible as a winter storm approaches the Chicago area Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service. The heaviest snow will likely hit after 8 p.m. and continue through Wednesday morning, forecasters said.

Winter storm warnings have been issued for La Salle, DuPage, Grundy, central and southern Cook, and Will counties, in effect from 8 p.m. Tuesday to 6 p.m. Wednesday.

• When Will Snow Hit Illinois, And How Much Will We Get?

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has issued a disaster declaration for the state, due to the impending winter weather, the governor announced Tuesday.

Pritzker on Tuesday activated 130 members of the Illinois National Guard to ensure that all state resources are in place to prepare for Winter Storm Landon. Forecasters are saying that certain portions of Illinois could see between 1-2 feet of snow between Tuesday night and Thursday.