![]() If the wind chill is predicted to remain at -20 degrees or below and local conditions mirror the airport wind conditions at 9:00 am, the school will consider closing. If wind chill is predicted by NOAA to be -20 degrees or below and local wind conditions are predicted to mirror the airport wind conditions at 6:30/7:00 am, the school will consider a two-hour delay for the start of school. Wind chill concerns emerge at a predicted will chill temperature of -20 degrees. Local observations of wind speed will affect the decision regarding delaying or closing school. While the NOAA observations and predictions are based upon the open conditions of the Gary Airport, these conditions are often different for Northwest Indiana. Wind chill prediction is not as accurate as temperature prediction because wind speed is more variable by time and location.The School City of Hobart believes parents have plans in place for weather related delays and closures. Variable weather conditions are to be expected in Northwest Indiana. ![]()
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