Arctic Blast Drives Extreme Wind Chill The National Weather Service issued a Weather Impact Alert for Tuesday as wind chills were projected to plunge to -15 °F, with feel‑like temperatures ranging from -5 °F to -15 °F across the region. Forecasters warned that the dangerous wind chill could cause frostbite within minutes of exposure. The advisory prompted school districts and city officials to activate emergency response plans [1].

Eleven Districts Announce Closures or Delays School officials in Big Walnut, Coshocton City, Delaware City, Franklin Local, Johnstown‑Monroe, Marysville, Newark City, Olentangy, Southwest Licking, Whitehall City and Zanesville confirmed either a full day cancellation or a two‑hour delay for Tuesday. Marysville and Zanesville opted for a two‑hour delay, while the remaining districts suspended classes entirely. The coordinated action affected roughly 30,000 students across central Ohio [1].

Columbus City Schools Adjust Schedule for Professional Development Columbus City Schools did not hold regular classes on Tuesday, citing a pre‑planned Professional Development Day that coincided with the cold snap. The district also announced a Records Day closure for Wednesday, extending the disruption. Administrators emphasized that the schedule change minimized instructional loss while ensuring staff safety [1].

Community Resources Open Warming Centers as Cold Persists The city of Columbus opened warming centers in several locations to shelter residents vulnerable to the sub‑zero wind chill. Officials indicated the centers would remain operational through the weekend as the arctic front gradually weakens. Mid‑week forecasts predict milder temperatures, allowing schools to resume normal operations after the brief interruption [1].