(MSC News)--The winter weather blanketing not only the local region but beyond has led to school closings in advance of Monday's start of the work week.
Sunday afternoon, the Atchison Public Schools of USD 409 canceled classes for Monday due to the weather conditions. By early Sunday evening, the Atchison County Schools of USD 377 had decided to close for Monday.
Early Sunday afternoon, Winchester's USD 339 canceled school for Monday, with the closing confirmed by Jefferson County North Superintendent Dr. Brad Kempf.
Also closed for Monday is Oskaloosa's USD 341, with Superintendent Administrative Assistant and Deputy Board Clerk Keely Nieman citing the weekend's heavy snowfall.
Although no additional snow is forecast for the week, temperatures will remain frigid, with Monday predicted to reach a high of only 22, with wind chills feeling closer to 17 below. The National Weather Service on Sunday issued a Cold Weather Advisory that goes into effect at midnight Monday morning and will remain in place through 9 am.
MSC Radio News will continue to provide weather related updates on the air as well as closing and cancelations that are found here.
According to the National Weather Service, the winter storm continues to impact other areas of the nation, bringing widespread heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies to New England through Monday, with more than 35 states feeling the affects.
