Mokena Warming Centers Available At Winter Storm Moves In, Temps Drop

MOKENA, IL — As temperatures begin to plummet Thursday as a significant winter storm settles into the Mokena area, residents are reminded that local warming centers are available for those who need them.

Forecasters are expecting wind chills to drop to 30 degrees below zero overnight Thursday into Friday and are expected to remain cold for the next several days. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning that will remain in effect until Saturday as the snow begins to diminish.

The weather service is predicting anywhere from 3-5 inches of snow for the greater Chicago area, but said that winds – which could reach upwards of 55 mph overnight – could make for dangerous conditions to be out in. With the temperature drop, weather service officials said that frostbite can set in within 10-15 minutes of outdoor exposure.

Warming centers in Mokena can be found at the following locations:

• Mokena Village Hall, 11004 Carpenter St., (708) 479-3911 (by request only)
• Mokena Public Library, 11327 W. 195th St., (708) 479-9663 (The library will be closed Friday and Saturday as well as Dec. 30th and 31st) as well as on Sundays. The library is open typically from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Local residents are also reminded to be mindful of snow plows and may need to avoid street parking once more than 2 inches of snow has accumulated.