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Blizzard Closes Suburban Chicago Schools, Grounds Flights

3/17/2026

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Suburban Chicago school districts closed for Monday, March 16, due to a blizzard.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a blizzard warning for McHenry and DeKalb counties.
Wind gusts could exceed 40 mph, with 3–5 inches of snow forecast.
Airports canceled over 400 flights as travel conditions deteriorated.
Temperatures fell and wind chills approached January levels, with relief expected by Wednesday.

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Suburban Chicago school districts closed for Monday, March 16, due to a blizzard.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a blizzard warning for McHenry and DeKalb counties.
Wind gusts could exceed 40 mph, with 3–5 inches of snow forecast.
Airports canceled over 400 flights as travel conditions deteriorated.
Temperatures fell and wind chills approached January levels, with relief expected by Wednesday.