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Storm Central: School Closings in Tinley Park
Several area schools have announced closings for Tuesday, March 5. Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.
Updated, March 5, 9:30 a.m.
Several Tinley Park schools have already announced plans to close Tuesday ahead of what could be the year's largest snowfall.
Tinley Park High School, Faith Christian Preschool, St. Coletta's, Kennedy Job Training Center, Trinity Lutheran, Southwest Chicago Christian High School, and Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Institute will be closed; Lewis University's Tinley campus will open late, at 10 a.m. Districts 146, 140 and 230 are also closed.
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The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning that is in effect from 3 a.m. to midnight on Tuesday. Light snow is expected tonight and will become heavier Tuesday morning and throughout the day.
We can expect as much as seven to 10 inches, according to the forecast. Accumulation could reach one to two inches an hour, making snow removal difficult.
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The NWS also reports that winds might reach 25 to 30 mph, increasing the possibility of large snow drifts.
We'll be updating this page throughout the storm.
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