Fenton, Lake Fenton Schools Closed

Fenton and Lake Fenton Schools are closed for today becauses of the weather.

Linden and Holly Schools are also closed, as well as many district across Genesee and Oakland Counties.

All Fenton district athletic events will still take place Tuesday evening.

A wind chill advisory is in effect for Fenton and much of southeast Michigan, the National Weather Service announced Monday evening.

The NWS reports that this "shot of arctic air ... will be the coldest of the season."

Morning temperatures dipped into the negative and the high Tuesday is 8 degrees with snow flurries. Tuesday night will have a low around 4 degrees with a windchill of -10, according to the National Weather Service.

Snow showers are also likely Wednesday with a high of 16.

The wind chill advisory remains in effect until 1 p.m. Tuesday in several counties, including: Wayne, Washtenaw, Macomb, Oakland, Livingston and Genesee.

The NWS warns that prolonged skin exposure to the cold can result in frostbite and hypotermia. It's recommended that exposure to the elements is limited and that hats and gloves be worn.