The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Weather Warning for the entire state until 12 p.m. Tuesday as wind chills could plummet to as low as -45.
MINNEAPOLIS — Several school districts across the state, including Minneapolis and St. Paul, are canceling classes due to Tuesday’s subzero temperatures and wind chills.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Weather Warning for the entire state until noon Tuesday as wind chills could plummet to as low as -45. As a result, several districts have already canceled school or shifted to distance learning in anticipation of the “dangerously cold temperatures.”
Many are also canceling school-sponsored programs. For a complete list of closures and delays, click here.
“Our commitment is to keep families, staff and the community informed of weather-related school closings and cancellations,” said the SPPS district in a news release.
Anoka-Hennepin, the state’s largest school district, also announced it would be closed on Tuesday, saying the decision was made for the “safety of the students and staff.”
According to KARE 11 meteorologist Jamie Kagol, this recent Arctic blast is due to a polar vortex in the region.
“We live on this big blue marble called Earth and at the top and the bottom you have spinning air — a vortex — and that air at the top and bottom, North and South Pole, is very cold,” explained Kagol. “So that’s your polar vortex. That’s what the polar vortex is.”
MN School Districts Cancel School Tuesday Due to Dangerously Cold Temperatures
In light of the extreme weather conditions expected on Tuesday, several Minnesota school districts have made the decision to cancel classes for the day. With wind chills expected to plummet well below zero, the safety and well-being of students and staff are the top priority.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to take necessary precautions to keep their children safe and warm during this frigid weather. It is important to limit time spent outdoors and dress in layers to protect against frostbite and hypothermia.
While the cancellation may disrupt daily routines, the safety of students and staff is paramount. School officials will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed.
Stay warm and stay safe, Minnesota!
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