‘Frost Bite Can Occur in 15 Minutes’ — Another Wind Chill Warning Monday
More bitter cold and dangerous wind chills are slamming Kane County. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory, in effect from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23.
Wind chill values again are expected to reach 20 to 30 degrees below zero.
“Frost bite can occur in 15 to 30 minutes on exposed skin at these wind chill values,” the National Weather Service Chicago says in its advisory. “Extended exposure without proper clothing will increase the risk of hypothermia.”
A Wind Chill Advisory means that the wind will combine with the very cold air to generate low wind chills.
“If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and gloves,” the NWS says.
Based solely on the observation that all but one school district in Kane County cancelled classes due to the cold weather Thursday, and none on Friday, it seems likely schools won’t be closed Monday Feb. 23. That said, please check out and bookmark our Kane County School District Closings article or see the links below.
Also, please be aware and share the information about Kane County Warming Centers.
Kane County School Closings Info
Here are links to school district web pages and Facebook pages for additional information.
East Aurora School District 131
West Aurora School District 129
Batavia School District 101
Central School District 301
Geneva School District 304
Kaneland School District 302
School District 300
School District U-46
St. Charles CUSD 303
Key Links
- Kane County School District Closings
- Kane County Warming Centers
- Emergency Closing Center website
- National Weather Service for Kane County
- Links to Websites of Kane County Cities, Villages and Townships.
- Links to Public Schools Directory and Private Schools Directory, for more information.
- Links to Library Districts and Park Districts in Kane County,
