Extreme Cold Again: Orland Park Schools Closed Monday

Orland Park is once again facing extremely low temperatures leading to school closures.

The National Weather Service has a wind chill warning on the area set from 3 a.m. Monday until 9 a.m. Wednesday, with wind chills expected to be between 30 and 45 degrees below zero.

The extreme cold will follow snowfall and strong winds Sunday night that could leave about another inch of snow on the ground, with winds gusting up to 45 mph.

Driving is expected to be extremely treacherous the next two days, with the cold and blowing snow leading to frozen roads and hampered visibility at times, especially in less developed areas.

The following school districts announced closings:

Orland School District 135

All schools will be closed Monday. A decision about Tuesday classes will be made Monday.

Consolidated High School District 230

All schools will be closed Monday. Before and after school activities for Monday are cancelled. No decision has been made about Tuesday classes and activities as of Sunday afternoon.

Community Consolidated School District 146

All schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday.

Kirby School District 140

All schools will be closed Monday. Before and after school activities are cancelled for Monday.

St. Michael School

The school will be closed Monday and Tuesday.

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School

The school will be closed Monday and Tuesday.

Christian Hills School

The school will be closed Monday, and said on its website that it will “most likely” be closed Tuesday as well.

Parkview Christian Preschool and Kindergarten

Classes are cancelled for Monday.

Southwest Cooperative and Transition Sites

Classes and programs are cancelled for Monday.

St. Elizabeth Seton Religious Education

Classes are cancelled for Monday.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

There are plenty of ways to keep up on local news:

• Join Patch. Sign up for a user account and converse with your neighbors.
• Like Orland Park Patch on Facebook and follow us on Twitter