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CHICAGO - An extreme cold snap has led to multiple Chicago-area schools closing on Friday.
Temperatures will begin dropping in the city on Thursday night, with lows around -5 to -10. On Friday, an extreme cold watch was in effect from 3 a.m. until noon, with wind chills dropping to -30 to -35.
The high temperature for Friday will be around zero with mostly sunny skies. On Friday night, temperatures will dip back to -5 to -10 degrees.
Chicago-area school closures Friday
On Thursday morning, Chicago Public Schools announced school closures for Friday morning due the extreme cold weather. Classes will not be in session and CPS buildings will be closed.
The closure will also include all extra curricular activities and athletic practices, games and events, according to CPS. There will also be no remote learning for students on Friday.
Classes will resume for all CPS students and staff on Monday, Jan. 26.
The following schools and districts have canceled classes or shifted to E-learning for Friday.
Tap here for a list of full school closures.