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UPDATE / 3PM Mon., Jan. 27:  North Central College and both local school districts are closed due to deep freeze and wind chill. Naperville Park District programs have been canceled. Sun is shining, but the temperature is 1.5 degrees below zero.

Both school districts 203 and 204 have announced they will be closed on Tues., Jan. 28.

Shortly after 1PM, the Naperville Park District announced all of its programs also would be canceled again on Tues., Jan. 28.  Residents are reminded to refrain from outdoor winter activities such as sledding and skating until the cold weather advisory has passed.

The Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, located at 305 W. Jackson Ave., as well as the 95th Street Center, located at 2244 W. 95th St., continue to be open during regular hours as warming centers. Hours for the Riverwalk Community Center are 8:30AM-10PM. Hours for the 95th Street Center are 8:30AM-8PM. Additionally, the District’s Administration Building at 320 W. Jackson Ave. will be open from 8:30AM- 5PM.

The City of Naperville wants you to know “that garbage and recycling collection will occur as scheduled tomorrow, Mon., Jan. 27.”

The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce “State of the City Address” was held as planned from 11AM-1PM today at the Chicago Marriott-Naperville.

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Here’s the same view with sunshine on Jan. 27, some 30 degrees colder than Sunday, continuing with high gusts of wind. What a difference a day makes.

UPDATE / 4:45PM, then 8:49PM Sun., Jan. 26: Both 203 and 204 school districts will be closed on Mon., Jan. 27, because of the forecast for extreme weather conditions. After-school activities also are canceled.

In addition, due to the forecast of dangerous wind chills, North Central College will be closed on Monday, Jan 27. All classes are canceled.

The Naperville Park District also has canceled programs.

The City of Naperville wants you to know “that garbage and recycling collection will occur as scheduled tomorrow, Mon., Jan. 27.”

 

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Around noon today wind gusts blew snow off rooftops, creating hazards for visibility & chilling the 28-degree temperature. Snow was not falling when this photo was taken. Compare the shoveled walk & cleared roadway to photo below.

Officials at Naperville area School Districts 203 and 204 are closely monitoring weather conditions in regards to potential school closures or late starts due to extreme winter weather.  As of Sunday afternoon, no closures or delays have been announced. Stay tuned for updates.

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The city’s snow plows were active early Sunday morning, clearing major arterial streets. Contracted snow plowers have been digging out cul-de-sacs all day, too.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory effective until 6AM Monday for the Naperville area. In addition, a wind chill warning remains in effect until 6AM Wednesday with expected wind gusts up to 40MPH and wind chill temperatures between 30 and 45 degrees below zero.

From the School District 203 Website:

Once again, extreme weather conditions are forecast for the beginning of next week. The District will continue to monitor the forecast and local weather conditions throughout the weekend. If conditions warrant a decision to close school or delay opening it will be communicated as soon as possible. Students are encouraged to always dress appropriately for weather conditions, especially those walking to school or waiting at a bus stop. Information about Late Starts and School Closings can be found here: http://www.naperville203.org/schools/SchoolClosings.asp.

From the School District 204 Twitter Page:

 

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