UPDATED: Grayslake Schools Announce Friday Closures

GRAYSLAKE, IL — Grayslake schools will be closed Friday as the Chicago area preps for a massive winter storm.

District 46 schools will be closed Friday, and students will participate in e-learning instead. Community High School District 127 has also cancelled classes for Friday, opting to switch to e-learning.

• Heavy Snow Coming To Chicago Area, 'Near-Blizzard' Conditions

Here is a look at other closures announced for Friday:

• District 116 Schools in Round Lake
• Precious Lambs Preschool, Grayslake
• St. Gilbert School, Grayslake
• St. Bede School, Ingleside
• Antioch Public Library District in Antioch

The first round of wet snow will start after midnight. The weather service said there could be a few hours on Friday morning where snow impacts the morning commute, with snow rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour, mainly along and north of Interstate 80.

There will be a brief lull in the snow on Friday morning before more heavy, wet snow develops midday and into Friday afternoon, especially for areas north and west of I-55, according to the weather service.

The worst impacts from the winter storm will likely be Friday afternoon through early Saturday.

You can check the Emergency Closing Center website for more updates.