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Sunday, March 24, 2013

Track Monday's School Closings in St. Charles County

Patch is partnering with Fox2 to bring you a list of school closings for March 25 after a major winter storm rolled through the area Sunday.

March's surprise snow storm hit on Sunday morning. The relentless snow wouldn't stop falling and now many studetns (and teachers, too) are left wondering if school be called off for Monday. Let's find out.   Fox2 News will be helping Patch keep you informed of any cancellations in the St. Charles County area by adding them to the list below, which will be updated throughout the day. For a complete forecast, visit Fox2's website or the National Weather Service. 

Wendy Helton

4:21 pm on Sunday, March 24, 2013

Wentzville School District is on spring break!   more ›

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Track Friday School Closings in St. Charles County

Patch is partnering with Fox2 to bring you a list of Friday school closings and early releases after a major winter storm rolled through the area Thursday.

The snow came on Thursday and made the roads an snowy mess. You know what comes after that? School closings. Most, if not all, the schools in St. Charles County closed ahead of Thursday's storm. Will school be called early again?  Fox2 News will be helping Patch keep you informed of any cancellations in the St. Charles County area by adding them to the list below, which will be updated throughout the day. For a complete forecast, visit Fox2's website or the National Weather Service. 

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Track School Closings in St. Charles County

Patch is partnering with Fox2 to bring you a list of school closings and early releases as a major winter storm rolls through the area Thursday.

With the snowfall expected to start shortly after sunrise and then transform into icy rain as the day goes on, school cancellations could be part of today's forecast as well.  Fox2 News will be helping Patch keep you informed of any cancellations in the St. Charles County area by adding them to the list below, which will be updated throughout the day. For a complete forecast, visit Fox2's website or the National Weather Service.  Read more storm coverage:

PaulRevere's Mom

11:02 am on Thursday, February 21, 2013

Oh dear! Thank goodness we were stocked up since Obama's reelection!   more ›

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Snow Day: Fort Zumwalt, St. Dominic Cancel School Thursday

As snow continues to fall Wednesday night, O'Fallon schools announce closings.

The Fort Zumwalt School District and St. Dominic High School have canceled classes for Thursday, Jan. 20 due to inclement weather.  Both announced closings on their websites just before 10 p.m. on Wednesday night.  Snow began falling in O'Fallon around 7 p.m. on Wednesday and is expected to continue into Thursday afternoon. Forecasts call for three to five inches in O'Fallon on Wednesday, with a chance of one to two more inches on Thursday.  According to the National Weather Service's website, a winter storm advisory is in effect for St. Louis and St. Charles County until 6 p.m. Thursday. 

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

O'Fallon Crews Work to Clear Snow, Treat Streets

Over three inches of snow fell in O'Fallon during Monday's winter storm.

Snow began covering streets in O’Fallon Monday afternoon and continued until early Tuesday morning. According to the National Weather Service, the O’Fallon area received just over three inches of snow during the winter storm.  A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the St. Charles County area until noon. Snow showers in O'Fallon are expected to continue throughout the day in O'Fallon, with a chance of flurries tonight. The National Weather Service advises drivers to take it slow and be aware that blowing snow will create reduced visibility on roads. The Fort Zumwalt School District, St. Dominic High School and Christian High School cancelled classes on Tuesday due to the inclement weather. O’Fallon Public Works crews have been …

Scott Palermo

12:07 pm on Tuesday, January 11, 2011

What is Beat Juice? Good name for a band...   more ›

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Update: Icy Rain Closes Schools, Crews Work to Treat Refreezing Roads

O’Fallon Public Works, MoDOT crews advise drivers to take it slow.

Overnight icy rain and freezing temperatures have left slick road conditions in O'Fallon and across the St. Louis area on Thursday morning. Fort Zumwalt School District cancelled classes for the day due to the inclement weather. City Engineer Steve Bender said Public Works has more than 80 percent of O'Fallon's streets treated. "Right now we're chasing down areas that are refreezing," he said.  "That was our main focus, getting the salt down." Public Works crews began pre-treating city roads on Wednesday afternoon and had full 34 truck crews out after 10 p.m. Bender said the city's first focus is on arterial streets like Mexico and Bryan Roads, then collector streets like Sonderen and Pitman. From there they clear the residential areas. "…

Amanda B.

9:46 am on Friday, December 17, 2010

I used to love bad weather when I was in school. SNOW DAYS. Now I pray for good weather. I dont like having to wake up any earlier than what I already have to, especially if it means scraping the ice off my windows!   more ›

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