Shaker Heights Schools Closed Tuesday Due To Extreme Cold

SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH — Shaker Heights Schools will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 22 due to extreme cold temperatures.

Current forecasts are predicting wind chill temperatures of -7 degrees, with the possibility of wind chill lows plunging as far as -30 degrees at times. That level of extreme cold can cause frostbite in 30 minutes, the National Weather Service warned.

"Arctic high pressure remains over the region. Temperatures will likely reach there lowest levels mid way through the night then slowly warm through sunrise as winds increase after midnight. This will potentially lead to the coldest wind chill values from shortly after sunset through mid morning on Tuesday," the NWS said.

Temperatures are expected to climb into the low 40s on Wednesday, as a mixture of snow and sleet hits the region. Luckily, little or no snow accumulation is expected through the end of the week.

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Only essential personnel at the Shaker Schools are still required to report to work. The district said that designation ("essential personnel") covers the custodian and transportation team, namely the snow removers, plow team, and head mechanic and head custodians.

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