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Snow Blog: D122 Activities, L-Way Athletics Canceled

Share your snow photos on New Lenox Patch and read more tips to weathering the storm. Also find New Lenox school closures and cancellations of other local programs.

As everyone with a window knows, we've got our first snow of 2012.

So whether you want to drive, heat your home or make the best snowball, we've got tips and online places to go for the best ways to keep safe and have fun in this winter weather.

Closures/Cancellations

District 122 has canceled all afternoon and evening activities on Thursday, Jan. 12. That includes the third-grade musical at Tyler School, which will be rescheduled to a later date.

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The ACES program is still operating, and as of 1:15 p.m. Thursday there's no word on whether District 122 will cancel classes on Friday. Besides the ACES program, the Park District has canceled all of its afternoon and evening programs as well.

Lincoln-Way Central has canceled its wrestling meet with Lockport, spokeswoman Stacy Holland said. Lincoln-Way West canceled boys and girls bowling as well as girls basketball Thursday night. Holland said the district is communicating with the transportation department and is confident school will be in session Friday.

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Share Your Photos

Have a great photo of the snow? Upload it to Patch! All you need to do is log into your free account, and you can share your pics in the Neighborhood Gallery. I've already posted some, but the more the merrier. You can also add photos to this article by clicking "Add Photos & Video" next to our gallery.

At the end of the weekend, I'll take the names of everyone who uploads photos and conduct a random drawing, with one lucky winner getting a Patch tote bag and water bottle.

Avoid the 'Snow-Tow'

To effectively clear all streets, any vehicle parked there must be removed. Once the snow depth reaches 2 inches, all vehicles must be removed from the street. The village advises moving your car as soon as it begins to snow to avoid problems later in the day or the next morning. If vehicles aren't removed, you could be ticketed or towed per village code.

Don't Put Snow in the Road

The village also prohibits pushing or blowing snow from private driveways into public roads. It can create driving hazards and make subsequent snow removal more difficult. You may be ticketed for violating this village ordinance. If you have questions about snow removal, call the Village Hall at 815-462-6400.

Weather Forecast

You're already here. New Lenox Patch is the place for New Lenox weather.

See that little thing in the upper left corner that has the temperature and a little picture of a cloud? Move your mouse over it and not only will today's forecast pop up, but the forecast for the next six days. And that's our forecast. Accept no substitutes.

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning in effect until 9 a.m. Friday, with as much as 8 inches is expected to fall. Winds could also increase up to 35 mph this afternoon, and wind chills could drop to 10 below Friday morning.

Warming Center

The offers a warming center and assistance in case your heat isn't working or your car is stuck in the road. If you need assistance, call the department at 815-462-6100 until 5 p.m. and 815-485-2500 after business hours.

Tips for Safety and Fun

Want to build the perfect snowperson or make a killer snowball? Maybe you just want to stay safe on the road and in your home. During last year's blizzard, Mokena Patch editor Paul Dailing put together .

Snowpocalypse 2011

This year's snow isn't expected to reach the levels of 2011, when about 20 inches blanketed New Lenox and the Chicago area. Take a look back at the coverage from that week:


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